The Book of Ecclesiastes

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry Author: Solomon 12 Chapters

Qohelet's quest for meaning "under the sun" — the vanity of earthly pursuits and the conclusion to fear God and keep his commands. Key verses: Eccl 1:2; 12:13-14.

All 12 Chapters

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12

Reference works available for Ecclesiastes

John Gill's Exposition

John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament
18th-century historical commentary

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
19th-century historical commentary

Barnes' Notes

Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible
19th-century historical commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
18th-century historical commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes
Modern study notes

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge

R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Cross-reference reference work

Keil & Delitzsch

C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament
19th-century historical commentary

Sources and verification

Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
Historical commentary listings are based on locally available reference texts.
Last text and source check: 20 August 2026