Ecclesiastes 1:12
I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
Cross-references
Ecclesiastes 1:1
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 1:1 introduces the Preacher as king in Jerusalem — the same identity claimed here.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 12:10 describes the Preacher's search for pleasing words — the same speaker who identifies himself as king here.
1 Kings 4:1–19
Historical context
1 Kings 4:1-19 details Solomon's reign over all Israel — confirming the scope of his kingship here.