Handbook for Bible Students

The Song of Solomon

Key-word, “Love;” Key-verse, 8:7.-In this dramatic poem, by a dialogue between Solomon and Shulamith, the maiden whom he seeks to attract to his harem, the temptations of the world are set forth, and the victory of love and loyalty to Christ. The royal suitor and the Shepherd Lover are rival claimants to the Shulamite’s devotion, but, being already affianced to the shepherd, she resists the allurements of a royal court and queenly rank, and remains true to her first love and vows. [p. 50] HBS 39.1