Bible Commentaries

Verse 1

3. The Bride ( Son 4:16 ). The Acceptance

4. Solomon ( Son 5:1 ).

(a) To the Bride (1a).

(b) To His Retinue (1b).

Verses 2-16

IV. Experiences Following Betrothal (Song of Solomon 5:2-16; Song of Solomon 6:1-13; Son 7:1-9 )

1. The Bride (Song of Solomon 5:2-16; Son 6:1-3 ).

The Maiden's Troubled Dream.

(a) The Coming of the Beloved in the Night ( Son 5:2-5 )

(b) The Door Opened, but the Beloved Vanished (Song of Solomon 5:6 a).

(c) Her Search (Song of Solomon 5:6-16; Son 6:1-12 ).

1. Out in the Streets (6b).

2. The Ill Treatment of the Watchmen (7).

3. Appeal to the Women of Jerusalem (8).

4. Their Answer (9).

5. Her Description of Her Beloved (10-16).

6. Inquiry of the Women ( Son 6:1 ).

7. Her Answer ( Son 6:2 ).

(d) She Awakes (6:3).