Song Of Solomon 6:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There are sixty queens, and eighty concubines, and countless young women.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that even among all the royal women and beautiful maidens in the world, his beloved stands out as uniquely special.

📚 Historical Context

The Song of Solomon is set in the context of ancient Israel's monarchy, particularly during the reign of King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive harem as described in other biblical texts like 1 Kings 11. This verse uses poetic hyperbole to highlight the speaker's admiration for his beloved, contrasting her with the many women in royal courts, which was a common cultural practice in the Near East to symbolize status and abundance. While the numbers are likely exaggerated for literary effect, they reflect the polygamous norms of the time, though the book as a whole celebrates the beauty of exclusive love.

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He had seven hundred wives who were princesses, and three hundred concubines. His wives led his heart away from God.

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He acted wisely and spread his sons throughout all the territories of Judah and Benjamin, placing them in every fortified city. He provided them with plenty of food and supplies. And he sought to marry many wives.

Song Of Solomon 6:9

My dove, my pure one is unique; she is her mother's only daughter, the special one who was born to her. When other women saw her, they called her blessed; even queens and concubines praised her.

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