Ecclesiastes 9:14 meaning and explanation

There was a small city with few men. A mighty king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege ramps against it.

Ecclesiastes 9:14, Berean Standard Bible

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The Preacher, the voice of Ecclesiastes, is illustrating his claim that wisdom is better than strength. He tells of a small city with few defenders, besieged by a mighty king who surrounded it and built siege ramps against its walls.

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