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Solomon's Song 2 Summary

The Bride's Beauty and Winter's Passing

The bride describes herself as the rose of Sharon and lily of the valleys, unique among women as her beloved is unique among men. She sits in his shadow with delight and is brought to the banqueting house where his love is displayed as a banner over her. She becomes sick of love and asks not to be awakened until he pleases. Her beloved approaches leaping upon mountains, calling her to arise and come away as winter passes and spring arrives with singing birds and flowering trees. He compares her to a dove hidden in the clefts of the rock and asks her to take the little foxes that spoil the tender grapes.

Key themes

Bride's uniquenessSpring and renewalProtective loveLittle foxes metaphorMutual possession

Key verses

Solomon's Song 2:1

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

Solomon's Song 2:4

He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.

Solomon's Song 2:11

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

Solomon's Song 2:15

Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.

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