The daughters of Jerusalem join the search for the beloved, who is found in his garden gathering lilies, reaffirming mutual belonging. The bridegroom praises his bride as beautiful as Tirzah and awesome as bannered armies, declaring her his unique dove among queens and concubines, a singular beloved praised by all who see her.
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Gilead
View on MapGilead was a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, known for its healing balm and rich pastures. It was home to the prophet Elijah and the judge Jephthah. Jacob and Laban made their covenant at a cairn of stones they named Galeed (Gilead). The region was allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh.
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The CourtshipChapters 1-3
The WeddingChapters 4-5
Deepening LoveChapters 6-8
Maturing married love, commitment, and the enduring nature of true love.
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.
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