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Song of Solomon 3:7

Solomon

5 O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

6 Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant?

Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel.

8 All are skilled with the sword, experienced in warfare. Each has his sword at his side prepared for the terror of the night.

9 King Solomon has made his carriage out of the timber of Lebanon.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel.
KJV
Behold his bed, which is Solomon’s; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
WEB
Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
ASV
Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty men of Israel.
DARBY
Behold his couch, Solomon's own: Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty of Israel.
BLB
Behold, [it is] the couch of Solomon! Sixty mighty men [are] around it, the mighty ones of Israel.
ÅB
Se, her er Salomos seng med seksti krigsmenn omkring, av Israels krigsmenn,
OTB
Se, det er Salomos reiseseng; Seksti krigere omkring den, Av Israels krigere.
B1930
Se, her er Salomos seng med seksti krigsmenn omkring, av Israels krigsmenn,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Kings 14:27

    Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.

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  • Hebrews 1:14

    Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

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  • 2 Kings 6:17

    Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

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  • 1 Samuel 28:2

    David replied, “Then you will come to know what your servant can do.” “Very well,” said Achish. “I will make you my bodyguard for life.”

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  • Song of Solomon 1:16

    How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how delightful! The soft grass is our bed.

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  • 1 Samuel 14:52

    And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.

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  • Song of Solomon 3:9

    King Solomon has made his carriage out of the timber of Lebanon.

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  • 1 Samuel 8:16

    And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.

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