Ecclesiastes
The Teacher searches for meaning in work, pleasure and wisdom, finds everything under the sun fleeting, and ends with “fear God and keep His commandments.”
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Traditionally written by Solomon. The author calls himself “the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem,” traditionally taken to be Solomon.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Read Ecclesiastes
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 6 |
| 10 minutes | 3 |
| 15 minutes | 2 |
| 20 minutes | 2 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Ecclesiastes 2 (26 verses, about 3 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 343 | 2 |
| 2 | 26 | 657 | 3 |
| 3 | 22 | 470 | 2 |
| 4 | 16 | 355 | 2 |
| 5 | 20 | 507 | 3 |
| 6 | 12 | 289 | 1 |
| 7 | 29 | 582 | 3 |
| 8 | 17 | 485 | 2 |
| 9 | 18 | 520 | 3 |
| 10 | 20 | 372 | 2 |
| 11 | 10 | 262 | 1 |
| 12 | 14 | 333 | 2 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters and 222 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes?
Traditionally written by Solomon. The author calls himself “the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem,” traditionally taken to be Solomon.
How long does it take to read Ecclesiastes?
About 26 min at 200 words a minute (5,175 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 3 days.
What is Ecclesiastes about?
The Teacher searches for meaning in work, pleasure and wisdom, finds everything under the sun fleeting, and ends with “fear God and keep His commandments.”