Poetry in the Bible Old Testament Literature Author: Attributed
to Solomon Date: Solomon reigned from 970-930 B.C. Theme: The
pursuit of authentic love Key Words: Love, garden maternal house
Author: The authorship of Solomon is disputed, but the glory of
the solomonic symbolism is present in Song of Songs. Jesus
referred, on two occasions to the glory and wisdom of Solomon
(Matt. 6:29; 12:42). As king David's heir, Solomon occupied a
unique place in the history of the covenant of Israel (II Sam.
7:12,13). The two names that he was awarded at birth, which
symbolize peace (Solomon) and love (Jedidiah) apply without
difficulty to the book (II Sam. 12:24,25; I Chron. 22:9).
Solomon's glorious reign was like a restoration of the Garden of
Eden (I Ki. 4:20-34); the temple and palace that he built
represent the truths of the tabernacle and the conquest of the
promised land (I Kings 6 and 7). Solomon appears here as the
personification of the blessings of love, which is presented
covered with all the royal majesty (1