Ecc 9:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. All things ... alike-- not universally; but as to death. are made by Holden the objection of a skeptical sensualist. However, they may be explained as Solomon's language. He repeats the sentiment already implied in ; 3:20; . one event-- not eternally; but death is common to all. good-- morally. clean-- ceremonially. sacrificeth-- alike to Josiah who sacrificed to God, and to Ahab who made sacrifice to Him cease. sweareth-- rashly and falsely.

‏ Ecclesiastes 9:2

2. All things ... alike--not universally; but as to death. Ec 9:2-10 are made by Holden the objection of a skeptical sensualist. However, they may be explained as Solomon's language. He repeats the sentiment already implied in Ec 2:14; 3:20; 8:14.

one event--not eternally; but death is common to all.

good--morally.

clean--ceremonially.

sacrificeth--alike to Josiah who sacrificed to God, and to Ahab who made sacrifice to Him cease.

sweareth--rashly and falsely.