Ancient commentators, both Jewish and Christian, have regarded this section and the next (Song of Solomon 1:2–15:7) as expre ing the "l…

While the king sits. —There is no need to imagine a scene where the monarch, having failed in his attempt to allure the shepherdes…

My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the f…

While the King [sits] at his table
These are the words of the church, relating what influence the presence of Christ…

The Bridegroom gives high praise to His spouse. In the sight of Christ, believers are the excellent of the earth, equipped to be instruments for pr…