KJV ORIGINAL
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come out, daughters of Zion, and look at King Solomon wearing the crown his mother placed on his head on his wedding day, the day his heart was filled with joy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling people to witness and celebrate King Solomon on his joyful wedding day, crowned by his own mother.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, mothers often played significant roles in their sons' wedding ceremonies, and royal weddings were public celebrations where the community was invited to witness and participate. The 'daughters of Zion' refers to the women of Jerusalem, who would have been eager spectators at such a grand royal occasion.
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