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Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me,saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Hosea 11:4
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.

John 6:44
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

we will

Psalm 119:32,60
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart…

Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily besetus, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

the king

Song of Solomon 2:3-5
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, sois my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruitwas sweet to my taste…

Song of Solomon 3:4
It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

Psalm 45:14
She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

we will be

Psalm 98:4-9
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise…

Psalm 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spokenit.

remember

Song of Solomon 1:2
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy loveis better than wine.

Psalm 42:4
When I remember thesethings, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

Psalm 48:9
We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.

the upright love thee

May the king bring me to his chambers.
The reference to "the king" elevates the bridegroom to a royal status, which can be seen as a type of Christ, the King of Kings. The "chambers" symbolize a place of intimacy and privacy, suggesting a deep, personal relationship. Historically, royal chambers were places of privilege and honor, indicating the special status of the bride. This can be paralleled withJohn 14:2-3, where Jesus speaks of preparing a place for believers, highlighting the intimate and eternal relationship between Christ and His church.

We will rejoice and delight in you;
This phrase emphasizes communal joy and celebration in the presence of the beloved. In the context of the church, this can be seen as the collective worship and adoration of Christ by believers. The joy and delight reflect the fruits of a relationship with God, as seen inGalatians 5:22, where joy is listed as a fruit of the Spirit. The communal aspect ("we") underscores the unity and fellowship among believers, as encouraged inHebrews 10:24-25.

we will praise your love more than wine.
Wine in biblical times was a symbol of joy, celebration, and abundance. To praise love more than wine suggests that the love of the bridegroom is more fulfilling and satisfying than the greatest earthly pleasures. This can be connected toEphesians 5:18, where believers are encouraged to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine, indicating the superior joy found in a relationship with Christ. The comparison elevates divine love above all earthly experiences.

It is only right that they adore you.
This final phrase acknowledges the worthiness of the beloved to be adored. In a broader biblical context, it reflects the rightful worship and adoration due to God.Revelation 4:11 echoes this sentiment, declaring the worthiness of God to receive glory and honor. The phrase suggests a natural and appropriate response to the beloved's character and actions, paralleling the believer's response to the love and sacrifice of Christ.

The bride voices urgent longing.

• Literally, she wants Solomon to whisk her away without delay—true passion inside God-given marriage.

• Spiritually, the church longs for Christ’s return and personal fellowship (John 14:3;Revelation 22:20).

• Like the psalmist, eager love moves the feet: “I run in the path of Your commandments” (Psalm 119:32).

• Nothing sluggish exists in authentic love; it is energetic, decisive, and pure (Songs 2:10–13).

The private quarters picture both intimacy and security.

• Historically, Solomon’s royal chambers were a place set apart for the bride (Psalm 45:13-15).

• Prophetically, Christ prepares a place for His people: “In My Father’s house are many rooms” (John 14:2-3).

• The initiative is the king’s; true intimacy with God begins with His invitation (Ephesians 2:6-7).

• The chambers also hint at covenant faithfulness—no casual fling but a committed bond.

The scene widens from bride to bridal party, illustrating corporate joy.

• Love celebrated together magnifies blessing (Philippians 4:4;Psalm 32:11).

• In worship, the church delights in Christ’s person, not merely His gifts (1 Peter 1:8).

• Joy is relational—anchored in who He is rather than circumstances (Habakkuk 3:18).

Love surpasses the finest earthly pleasure.

• Wine was a symbol of joy (Psalm 104:15), yet the bride ranks the king’s love higher.

• David echoed the comparison: “Your loving devotion is better than life” (Psalm 63:3).

• For believers, knowing Christ eclipses every sensory delight (Ephesians 3:19;Philippians 3:8).

• True love is not only exhilarating; it is sanctifying, meeting the deepest needs of heart and soul.

Praise is the fitting response.

• Others—“the daughters of Jerusalem”—recognize the worthiness of the groom (Psalm 45:17).

• Universal worship is God’s design: “My name will be great among the nations” (Malachi 1:11).

•Revelation 5:12 pictures multitudes declaring the Lamb worthy; such adoration is both duty and delight.

• Authentic love attracts admiration; the king’s character fuels cascading praise.

Song of Solomon 1:4 portrays a bride’s impassioned plea, her entrance into royal intimacy, and the joyful chorus that follows. Literally, it celebrates covenant love between a man and a woman; typologically, it points to Christ’s loving pursuit of His people. Urgency, intimacy, corporate rejoicing, surpassing delight, and rightful adoration weave together, urging us to run after the Bridegroom, rest in His prepared chambers, and proclaim His love as better than any earthly joy.

The upright love thee.--Marg.,they love thee uprightly;Heb.,meysharim,used in other places either (1) in the abstract, "righteousness," &c,Psalm 17:2;Psalm 99:4;Proverbs 8:6 (so LXX. here); or (2) adverbially,Psalm 58:2;Psalm 75:3 (andSong of Solomon 7:9 below; but there theLamedprefixed fixes the adverbial use). The Authorised Version follows the Vulg.,Recti diligunt te,and is to be preferred, as bringing the clause into parallelism with the concluding clause ofSong of Solomon 1:3 : "Thou who hast won the love of all maidens by thy personal attractions, hast gained that of the sincere and upright ones by thy character and thy great name." . . .