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
This passage appears near the end of Song of Solomon, where the beloved is likely comparing her own worth to Solomon's most valuable possessions. Solomon was known for his immense wealth and extensive property holdings throughout Israel. Vineyards were extremely valuable in ancient times, and a rental fee of a thousand pieces of silver indicates this was an exceptionally productive and profitable vineyard.
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