[5:10-8:14] The Shulamite spends verses 10-16 describing King Solomon. She loved him so deeply and intimately that she was able to describe him in every detail. She had the utmost respect and love for the King. She ends with Song of Solomon 5:16, “His mouth is sweetness itself; he is desirable in every way. O women of Jerusalem, this is my lover, this is my friend.”
Song of Solomon 6:1, “Where has your lover gone, O woman of rare beauty? Which way did he turn so we can help you find him?” The young women of Jerusalem wanted to help the Shulamite so they could see Solomon for themselves. The Shulamite found security and joy in her relationship with Solomon. She says in verse 6:3, “I am my lover’s, and my lover is mine…”
In verses 6:13-14, the young women of Jerusalem want the Shulamite to return to them so they could see her again. They want her to return because she is a demonstration of the King’s graciousness and kindness. She reflects the King. Song of Solomon 7:10, “I am my lover’s, and he claims me as his own.” What a tender statement of mutual security, respect, and love.
“She delights in her husband, in his person, his character, his affection. To her, he is not only the chief and foremost of mankind but in her eyes, he’s all in all. Her heart’s love belongs to him, and to him only. He is her little world—her paradise—her choice treasure. She’s glad to sink her individuality in his. She seeks no renown for herself. His honor is reflected upon her and she rejoices in it. She will defend his name with her dying breath. Safe enough is he where she can speak of him. His smiling gratitude is all the reward she seeks. Even in her dress she thinks of him and considers nothing beautiful that is distasteful to him. He has many objects in life—some of which she does not quite understand, but she believes in them all, and anything she can do to promote them, she delights to perform. Such a wife, as a true spouse, realizes the model marriage relation, and sets forth what our oneness with the Lord ought to be.” - Charles Spurgeon
