Song of Solomon 3:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

In Song of Solomon 3:6 time wilderness character of the Church is portrayed; in Song of Solomon 3:7-8, its militant aspect. In Song of Solomon 3:9-10, Jesus Christ is seen dwelling in believers, who are His "chariot" and "body." In Song of Solomon 3:11 the consummation in glory.

Bed - palanquin. His body, guarded by a definite number of angels, "three score," or sixty (Matthew 26:53), from the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), and continually (Luke 2:13; Acts 1:10-11); just as 600,000 of Israel guarded the Lords tabernacle (Numbers 2:17-32) - one for, every 10,000. In contrast to the 'bed of sloth' (Song of Solomon 3:1).

Valiant - (Joshua 5:13-14.) Angels guarding His tomb used like words (Mark 16:6).

Of Israel - true subjects, not mercenaries.

Song of Solomon 3:7

7 Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.