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Song of Solomon 1:9

Song of Solomon 1:9
I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots.

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Barnes' Notes

Song of Solomon 1:9-14

This and the next Cant. 1:15–2:7 sections are regarded by ancient commentators (Jewish and Christian) as expressing “the love of espousals” Jer 2:2 between the Holy One and His Church, first in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Song of Solomon 1:9-17

Son 1:9 Chap. Son 2:7. A King's Love despised

In this scene Solomon presses his love upon the Shulammite for the first time; but in reply to his endeavours to win her she always utters praises of her…