Song of Solomon 3:7

“Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Behold his bed, which is Solomons: threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Behold, it is the {traveling} couch of Solomon; Sixty mighty men around it, Of the mighty men of Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty men of Israel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

See, it is the bed of Solomon; sixty men of war are about it, of the army of Israel,
- Basic English Bible

Behold his couch, Solomon's own: Threescore mighty men are about it, Of the mighty of Israel.
- Darby Bible

Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; sixty valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
- Webster's Bible

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
- World English Bible

Lo, his couch, that [is] Solomon's, Sixty mighty ones [are] around it, Of the mighty of Israel,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Behold, it is the litter of Solomon; threescore mighty men are about it, of the mighty men of Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 3:7


3:7 Behold - The bride - men continue their speech, and from the admiration of the bride, proceed to the admiration of the bridegroom. Bed - The bed seems to denote the church, which is comely through Christ's beauty, and safe by his protection, in which Christ is glorified, and believers enjoy sweet fellowship with him. Solomon's - Which is the bed, not of an ordinary man, but of a great king, whom Solomon typifies, and who is greater than Solomon. Threescore - Very many, the certain number being put for an uncertain. He alludes to Solomon's guard, whereby he designs all those creatures, whether angels, princes, ministers, or others, whose ministry God uses for the protection of his church.


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