KJV ORIGINAL
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon. Look down from the peak of Mount Amana, from the top of Mount Senir and Mount Hermon, away from the dens where lions live, away from the mountains where leopards roam.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is passionately calling his beloved to leave the dangerous, wild places and come be with him in safety and love.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of an ancient Hebrew love poem, likely written by King Solomon. Lebanon, Mount Amana, Senir, and Hermon were actual mountainous regions north of Israel known for their cedar forests, beauty, and wild animals. These mountains represented both magnificent beauty and real danger from predatory animals.
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