Song 1:12 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Song 1:12-14: 1:12-14 In the dramatic view, it appears that although the woman is physically in the king’s palace (1:4 , 12 ), her heart is with her shepherd lover (1:13-14 ). • In the anthology view, this is a short poem on intimate fragrances. 1:12 The meaning of the word translated couch is uncertain, and the word lying is not found in the Hebrew, so the king and the woman could be lying together on a couch or bed, or simply sitting at a table in one of the palace rooms. • The interpretation that sees the Song as a collection of love songs is not concerned with whether the man is literally a king.

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‏ Song of Solomon 1:12

Summary for Song 1:12-14: 1:12-14 ^a In the dramatic view, it appears that although the woman is physically in the king’s palace (1:4 ^b, 12 ^c), her heart is with her shepherd lover (1:13-14 ^d).

• In the anthology view, this is a short poem on intimate fragrances. 1:12 ^e The meaning of the word translated couch is uncertain, and the word lying is not found in the Hebrew, so the king and the woman could be lying together on a couch or bed, or simply sitting at a table in one of the palace rooms.

• The interpretation that sees the Song as a collection of love songs is not concerned with whether the man is literally a king.