Song of Solomon 4:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Thy neck — This may represent the grace of faith, by which we are united to Christ, as the body is to the head by the neck. By which Christians receive their spiritual food, and consequently their strength and ability for action. The tower — Upright, firm, and strong; and moreover adorned with chains of gold or pearl, or the like ornaments. Of David — Some tower built by David, when he repaired, and enlarged his royal city, and used by him as an armory. Bucklers — Such as are reserved for the use of mighty men. A thousand is put indefinitely for a great number.

Song of Solomon 4:4

4 Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.