Song of Solomon — Chapters

Song of Solomon 1 opens with a lyrical invitation of the beloved, expressing affection and admiration through rich sensual and pastoral imagery, portraying a romantic longing between two lovers.

The second chapter of the Song of Solomon is a lyrical dialogue in which the speaker, a woman of Jerusalem, extolls her beloved as a natural marvel and invites him to share the delights of spring, while addressing the daughters of Jerusalem to respect their love.

The speaker ardently searches for her beloved in the city, encounters him, and praises the splendor of Solomon’s love and royal gifts, while urging restraint among the daughters of Jerusalem.

Song of Solomon 4 extols the beloved’s beauty, likening her to nature’s most exquisite imagery and inviting her to share fragrant gardens.

A woman expresses deep longing and beauty for her beloved in a poetic garden setting, lamenting his absence and celebrating his loveliness.

The Shulamite searches for her beloved, describes their mutual devotion with vivid natural imagery, and urges him to return, while offering comparisons to famed beauty and strength.

The speaker extolls her beloved’s exquisite beauty with vivid nature imagery while expressing mutual affection and longing.

The chapter is a lyrical expression of romantic longing and devotion, using vivid imagery and metaphors to portray love, fidelity, and the desire for swift union.