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Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

Song of Solomon 3 - Introduction

The bride relates to the chorus what appears to be an imaginary occurrence transacted in a dream (like that of Song of Solomon 5:2). The Targum takes this section to be typical of the wanderings of Israel after the Holy One in the wilderness, as the next Song of Solomon 3:6 is made to represent their entrance into the land.

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See also Song of Solomon 3 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _In this chapter,_ (1.) _The church earnestly seeks, and happily finds her beloved, who had withdrawn, Song of Solomon 3:1_. (2.) _The daughters of Jerusalem admire the excellencies of the church, Son...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Solomon's. (a-7) The separate paragraphs indicate, as far as possible, the succession of the various speakers....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO SONG OF SOLOMON 3 In this chapter an account is given of an adventure of the church, in quest of her beloved; of the time when, and places where, and the persons of whom she sought hi...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3027. B.C. 977._ The church seeks Christ, finds him, and resolves not to displease him again, Song of Solomon 3:1. Christ's coming out of the wilderness; his bed, guard, and chariot, Song of So...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The trials of the church by the withdrawing of Christ. (1-5) The excellences of the church, The care of Christ for her. (6-11)...

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