The Shulammite

The Shulammite Beloved in the Song of Solomon

Old Testament

About The Shulammite

The Shulammite is the female protagonist in the Song of Solomon. She is a young woman of beauty who is the beloved of the king. Their love story celebrates the beauty and purity of marital love. She may have been from Shunem or the name may relate to Solomon.

The Shulammite's Character Traits

BeautifulDevotedLongingFaithful

The Shulammite's Life Timeline

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The Encounterc. 960 BC

The Shulammite maiden captures the love of Solomon.

SNG 1:1-4
Longingc. 960 BC

The beloved expresses her longing for her lover.

SNG 2:3-7
Seekingc. 960 BC

The beloved searches the city for her lover at night.

SNG 3:1-4
The Weddingc. 960 BC

Solomon and the Shulammite celebrate their wedding.

SNG 3:6-11
Unionc. 960 BC

The lovers express their complete devotion to each other.

SNG 4:1-16
Declarationc. 960 BC

The beloved declares that love is strong as death.

SNG 8:6-7

The Shulammite's Key Relationships

Spiritual Lessons from The Shulammite

The Beauty of Marital Love

The Song of Songs celebrates romantic love as a gift from God. The Shulammite's passionate devotion shows that such love is not shameful but beautiful. Marriage reflects deeper realities—Christ's love for His bride, the Church.

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