The aloneness of the man in Ecc 4:7-8 is in sharp contrast
The aloneness of the man in Ecc 4:7-8 is in sharp contrast
The aloneness of the man in Ecc 4:7-8 is in sharp contrast to the togetherness of two which Solomon promotes in V9-12 (CP Ecc 4:9-12).
Solomon outlines the practical purposes of two people working together here: they have double reward for their efforts; when one falls, the other can lift him up; two can lie together and keep warm; when one is prevailed against, the other can stand with him.
From a Christian perceptive the principle of two working together was applied by Christ in sending out the disciples two by two (CP Mk 6:7; Lu 10:1).
The core teaching in Ecc 4:9-12 is the futility of someone labouring solely for their own benefit and not sharing with others. This also applies to New Testament Christians.
They are not on earth solely for their own benefit, but to serve God and others (CP Mt 28:19-20). Solomon goes on in Ecc 4 to declare that the popularity of kings is precarious and short-lived (CP Ecc 4:13-16).
Even the highest honour the world has to offer is a shadow without substance.
From a Christian perspective advancement without God being central to it is empty and meaningless (CP Mt 16:26).