Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Song of Solomon 2

In this chapter, I. Christ speaks both concerning himself and concerning his church, Song of Solomon 2:1, 2:2. II. The church speaks, 1. Remembering the pleasure and satisfaction she has in communion with Christ, Song of Solomon 2:3, 2:4. 2. Entertaining herself with the present tokens of his favour and taking care that nothing happen to intercept them, Song of Solomon 2:5-2:7. 3. Triumphing in his approaches towards her, Song of Solomon 2:8, 2:9. 4. Repeating the gracious calls he had given her to go along with him a walking, invited by the pleasures of the returning spring (Song of Solomon 2:10-2:13), out of her obscurity (Song of Solomon 2:14), and the charge he had given to the servants to destroy that which would be hurtful to his vineyard, Song of Solomon 2:15. 5. Rejoicing in her interest in him, Song of Solomon 2:16. 6. Longing for his arrival, Song of Solomon 2:17. Those whose hearts are filled with love to Christ, and hope of heaven, know best what these things mean. MHBCC 674.1