Song of Solomon 1 - 3

This portion of Scripture has received much attention from commentators.  Some see it as an allegory of Christ's love for the church; others see it as a picture of consumate love; while others see it as love opera written by, produced for and starring King Solomon.  While there may be parallels between the characters in this passage and the love that Christ has for the Church, I believe it was exactly what it claimed to be - the pinnacle of Solomon's songs.

The main characters are Solomon and his love, the Shulamite woman.  In the opening chapters their love is described and displayed in wonderfully creative and personal terms.  Solomon, the Shulamite and the "chorus" who comment on the action are all preoccupied with the magnitude of love shown by these two individuals.  They long for the time when they will be united, and towards the end of the passage, we learn that Solomon has indeed come to claim his bride in marriage.