Song Of Solomon 2:4 kjva — He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love."

— Song Of Solomon 2:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Song Of Solomon 2 — Context

1

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

2

As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

3

As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

4

He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.

5

Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.

6

His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me.

7

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Song Of Solomon 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 2:4 say?
Song Of Solomon 2:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 2:4 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 2, verse 4.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 2:4.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 2:4 in?
Song Of Solomon 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 2:4?
Song Of Solomon 2:4 reads (KJVA): “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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