Song of Solomon

A collection of love poems between a bride and her beloved, celebrating the joy of love and desire within commitment. Many readers have also seen in it a picture of God’s love for his people.

Author

Traditionally Solomon

Written

Traditionally about 950 BC

Chapters

1. 1Song of Solomon 1The bride longs for her beloved: “Your love is better than wine.” They delight in each other.
2. 2Song of Solomon 2“I am a rose of Sharon.” The beloved calls her to come away, for winter is past.
3. 3Song of Solomon 3The bride searches for her beloved at night, and a royal wedding procession approaches.
4. 4Song of Solomon 4The groom praises his bride’s beauty on their wedding day.
5. 5Song of Solomon 5The bride hesitates, then searches for her beloved and describes him to the women of Jerusalem.
6. 6Song of Solomon 6The lovers are reunited, and he praises her again.
7. 7Song of Solomon 7The groom delights in his bride, and she invites him to the fields.
8. 8Song of Solomon 8“Love is as strong as death.” Many waters cannot quench it. The song ends with the lovers together.