The Shulammite's Journey Map

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The Shulammite's Journey Map

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Shunem
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Shunem

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The Shulammite
The Shulammite called
Song of Solomon 6:13

Come back, come back, O Shulammite; come back, come back, that we may gaze on you!

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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.

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Journey Timeline

  1. The Encounterc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    The Shulammite maiden captures the love of Solomon.

    SNG 1:1-4

  2. Longingc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    The beloved expresses her longing for her lover.

    SNG 2:3-7

  3. Seekingc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    The beloved searches the city for her lover at night.

    SNG 3:1-4

  4. The Weddingc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    Solomon and the Shulammite celebrate their wedding.

    SNG 3:6-11

  5. Unionc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    The lovers express their complete devotion to each other.

    SNG 4:1-16

  6. Declarationc. 960 BC

    Jerusalem

    The beloved declares that love is strong as death.

    SNG 8:6-7

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