Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver.
Solomon owned a vineyard at a place called Baal-hamon. He rented it out to people who would take care of it. Each person who rented part of it had to pay him a thousand pieces of silver for the fruit it produced.
This verse describes Solomon's valuable vineyard that was so profitable that each tenant had to pay him a thousand pieces of silver for its fruit.
📚 Historical Context
In the Song of Solomon, attributed to King Solomon, this verse describes a vineyard at Baalhamon that he leased to keepers, each responsible for a significant yield, reflecting the economic and agricultural realities of ancient Israel. Vineyards were highly valued in that culture for their produce, often symbolizing beauty, love, and possession in biblical poetry. Historically, Solomon was renowned for his wisdom and wealth, including his management of vast resources, which fits into the book's broader themes of romantic and allegorical love.
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