Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?
Yes, even if someone lived two thousand years but never experienced anything good in life, what would it matter? Don't we all end up in the same place anyway?
The writer is pointing out that a long life without joy or meaning is ultimately empty, since death comes to everyone regardless of how long they live.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon is continuing his reflection on the vanity of wealth and long life without contentment. In ancient times, living to be very old was seen as a great blessing, but Solomon argues that longevity means nothing if life lacks fulfillment. The phrase 'one place' refers to death and the grave, which was the common Hebrew understanding of where all people go after death.
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