I considered — The general disposition of common people, in all kingdoms, that they are fickle and inconstant. With the second child — This may be understood of the king's child, or son and heir, called second, in respect of his father, whose successor he is. Stand up — Arise to reign.
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Ecclesiastes 4:15
15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.