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Song of Solomon 5 - Summary

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The bride recounts a dream where she delayed opening to her beloved, who departed before she could respond, leading the city watchmen to strike her as she searched Jerusalem for him. When the daughters of Jerusalem inquire about her beloved, she offers a detailed portrait of his appearance - head like gold, eyes like doves, lips like lilies - declaring him altogether lovely.

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Characters in This Chapter

The Shulammite
The Shulammite

The beloved bride who desires and is desired by her husband

Solomon
Solomon

The bridegroom who pursues and cherishes his bride

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Setting for much of the love story, including the wedding

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Shunem
Shunem

Possible hometown of the Shulammite bride

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Position in Book

The CourtshipChapters 1-3
The WeddingChapters 4-5

The wedding and consummation, with expressions of praise for the beloved.

Deepening LoveChapters 6-8

Bible Bites

A Love Song Without God's Name

Song of Solomon never mentions God by name, making it one of only two books in the Bible with this distinction (along with Esther). Yet it celebrates the gift of marital love that God created.

Song of Solomon