Ecclesiastes 4:15

New International Reader's Version

I saw that everyone was following the young man who had become the new king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom did that to all the Israelites who came to the king with their cases or claims. That’s why the hearts of the people were turned toward him.

Ecclesiastes 4:14

The young man might have come from prison to become king. Or he might have been born poor within the kingdom but still became king.

Ecclesiastes 4:16

At first, all the people served him when he became king. But those who came later weren’t pleased with the way he was ruling. That doesn’t have any meaning either. It’s like chasing the wind.