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The Daily Study Bible Series: Ecclesiastes and The Song of Solomon The complete Daily Study Bible—Old Testament follows the brilliant pattern of William Barclay's popular Daily Study Bible—New Testament. Written by accomplished interpreters of the OT, these volumes combine the depth of scholarship, the critical style, and the grace that characterized Barclay's writing.

“this expression is a way of saying ‘it is all completely hebel’. There seems to be no point or purpose in life.” (Page 9)
“Why is three-ply wool so popular for knitting: why do ropes which have to take a heavy strain have at least three strands in them? The interwoven three strands provide a strength far greater than one strand or even two strands can give. It is this interweaving of our lives with others which often pulls us through the sticky patches of life. To believe that we can go it alone is to court disaster.” (Page 31)
“The word used for love here in verse 2 (Hebrew dodim) has a strongly sexual flavour” (Page 103)
“any reference in the book to her father, suggests that her father is dead” (Page 106)
“(a) In the long run, whether you are wise or a fool you share the same fate (vv. 15–17).” (Page 17)