In Ecc 8:2-7 Solomon counsels his readers to obey the king
In Ecc 8:2-7 Solomon counsels his readers to obey the king
In Ecc 8:2-7 Solomon counsels his readers to obey the king (CP V 2-7).
For New Testament Christians this translates to obeying all who have the rule over them, whether they be civil, or church leaders (CP Ro 13:1-5; Tit 3:1-2; He 13:7, 17; 1Pe 2:13-17).
Next, from what Solomon concludes in V 8-13 in Ecc 8, we learn that no man can prevent his day of death, nor restrain his spirit from departing his body.
There is no discharge from the obligation to die, but only the righteous will be redeemed. The wicked will be forever damned (CP V 8 with Job 14:5; Psa 49:6-8).
The wicked can be part of the church, and even though their days may seemingly be prolonged, they will be eternally damned. It will only be well with those who reverently fear God (CP Ecc 8:10-13 with 12:14; Psa 37:11, 18-20; 73:1-28; Pr 1:32-33; Isa 3:10-11; Ro 2:5-11).