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Notes
pools of Heshbon by the gate of Bath-rabbim: The pools of Heshbon, created by a brook, are still visible today near the ruins of Heshbon on the east coast of the Dead Sea.
the tower of Lebanon likely refers to Mount Hermon, a tall mountain overlooking the valley of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The woman's nose stands out beautifully among her facial features.
The man praises the woman's dancing feet and then admires her body up to her flowing hair (Song of Solomon 7:1–5).
This daighter of the prince might not be from a royal family, but the man sees her as equal to royalty.
The young women of Jerusalem talk with the man, leading him to describe the woman's beauty and express his wish to hold her (see study note on Song of Solomon 4:1–5:1).
Places
Bath-rabbim: Gate in Heshbon, mentioned in Song of Solomon Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history Heshbon: Amorite city conquered by Moses, allotted to Reuben Lebanon: A mountainous region known for its cedar trees
Glossary
Topics
Bath-Rabbim: A Gate in the City of Heshbon Fish: Ponds for in Heshbon Fishes: Inhabit: Ponds Fishpool: General Scriptures Concerning Heshbon: Fish Pools At Ivory: General Scriptures Concerning Lebanon: Tower of Pool of Jerusalem of Heshbon Towers: Lebanon Towers: The Grace and Dignity of the Church