Ecclesiastes 4:15

Easy To Read Version

But I have watched people in this life, \{and I know this:\} People will follow that young man. He will become the new king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom did that to all the Israelites who came to King David for judgment. In this way, Absalom won the hearts of all the people of Israel.

Ecclesiastes 4:14

Maybe that young ruler was born a poor man in the kingdom. And maybe he came from prison to rule the country.

Ecclesiastes 4:16

Many, many people will follow this young man. But later, those same people will not like him. This is also senseless. It is like trying to catch the wind. {\cf2\super [22]}