Song of Solomon 4:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

Here is, I. A large and particular account of the beauties of the church, and of gracious souls on whom the image of God is renewed, consisting in the beauty of holiness. In general, he that is a competent judge of beauty, whose judgment, we are sure, is according to truth, and what all must subscribe to, he has said, Behold, thou art fair. She had commended him, and called all about her to take notice of his glories; and hereby she recommends herself to him, gains his favour, and, in return... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:4

Thy neck is like the tower of David, builded for an armoury ,.... This was either the strong hold of Zion; or some tower erected by David for an armoury, wherein his worthies or mighty men bring up their shields; Mr. Sandys F11 Travels, p. 139. Vid. Adrichom. Theatrum Terrae Sanctae, p. 168. says, it stood aloft in the utmost angle of a mountain, whose ruins are yet extant: though the neck is compared to this, not for its height, seeing a high and outstretched neck is a token of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:4

Thy neck is like the tower of David - It is certain that bucklers were frequently hung about towers, both for their ornaments, and to have them at hand when their use was required; see Ezekiel 27:10 . But the allusion here may be to those pillars which are often seen in armouries on which weapons of various kinds are hung, formed into a great variety of shapes and very splendid. Whoever has seen the armoury in the tower of London, or such like places, has most probably seen something very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-5

The charm of true beauty. The bride is now in the palace which is to be her residence of state. The veil is removed from her countenance, and as her royal lover and spouse gazes upon her form and features, he is filled with admiration, and breaks forth in a poetical commendation of her loveliness. The language is the warm language of love, and the figures employed are more Oriental than those which would be used amongst ourselves. But all is natural to an Eastern imagination, which revels... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-6

The bridegroom with the bride. I. HIS PRAISE OF THE BRIDE . 1 . The earthly bridegroom. The bridegroom rejoices over the bride. She is wholly his. He enumerates her beauties; they are very precious to him; his great love leads him to dwell on every point. The love of the espousals ( Jeremiah 2:2 ), the young love of the newly wedded, is a beautiful thing, very tender and touching; it leaves a fragrant memory behind—a memory treasured still after the lapse of many years,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

What Christ sees in those who love him. As a mere story, these verses may be taken as a further attempt on the part of King Solomon to win her to whom he speaks for himself. Therefore he extols her beauty. Her eyes like the beautiful eyes of the Syrian dove; her dark glossy hair like that of the goats that browse on the slopes of Mount Gilead; her teeth white as the newly cleansed wool, as even and regular as is the fleece that has been first shorn, and perfect as is the breed of sheep he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:4

Thy neck is like the tower of David, builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all the shields of the mighty men. There is an evident change here in the character of the similitudes. The royal bridegroom does not forget to praise the majesty of his bride. The description now suits a royal queen. She is full of dignity and grace in her bearing. The tower referred to was no doubt that which was sometimes called "The tower of the flock" ( Micah 4:4 ), that from which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:4

The “tower of David” may be that mentioned in Nehemiah 3:25-27; Micah 4:8. For the custom of hanging shields and other weapons in and upon buildings suited for the purpose, see Ezekiel 27:10-11. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:4-5

Song of Solomon 4:4-5. Thy neck This may represent the grace of faith, by which we are united to Christ, (as the body is to the head by the neck,) by which Christians receive their spiritual food, and consequently their strength and ability for action; is like the tower Upright, firm, and strong; and moreover, adorned with chains of gold, or pearl, or the like ornaments; of David Some tower built by David, when he repaired and enlarged his royal city, and used by him as an armory. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-16

A wedding procession (3:6-5:1)As the wedding day approaches, the girl pictures the coming of the bridegroom for her as a royal wedding procession - King Solomon in all his glory coming to this humble country town to claim his bride. She pictures the scene as the procession approaches amid clouds of perfumed incense. The centre of attraction is the king himself, carried on his gold and silver carriage and surrounded by fully armed royal guards in brilliant uniforms (6-11).The bridegroom meets... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:4-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-16

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