Ecclesiastes 1:12

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

Cross-references

Ecclesiastes 1:1 introduces the Preacher as king in Jerusalem — the same identity claimed here.

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.