Bible (ASV) 22: Song of Solomon

The "Song of Solomon" is the twenty-second book of the Bible, also known as the "Song of Songs" or "The Best Song." It was written by Solomon, a wise king. This book is a beautiful love song filled with metaphors. It tells the story of a humble and attractive shepherdess who is pursued and married by the great King Solomon. The book explores the joys and challenges of love. While this reading is done by a single male voice, the book actually has three main speakers: the shepherdess, King Solomon, and a chorus by the daughters of Jerusalem. Scholars also interpret the book allegorically, with God represented as the King and the bride as Israel. In Christian theology, the bride is seen as the Church and Christ as the King. "The Song of Songs" belongs to the Wisdom Books of the Bible. The version used in this reading is the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Holy Bible. This summary provides a glimpse into the captivating