Song of Solomon 3:7

Modern

Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel.

Traditional

Behold his bed, which is Solomon’s; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

Literal

Behold, it is the couch of Solomon! Sixty mighty men are around it, the mighty ones of Israel.

Latin

En lectulum Salomonis sexaginta fortes ambiunt ex fortissimis Israël,

Hebrew

English

Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel.

In the three-character dramatic interpretation, Solomon's humility and generosity are evident when he attends a wedding of a woman who chose a common shepherd's love over his. With Solomon there, this ordinary wedding becomes a grand ceremony.
If the Song is an anthology, this poem seems to describe Solomon's wedding procession. People are amazed by the luxury of his carriage and the power of his entourage. This reflects the importance of marriage, similar to how expensive and beautiful wedding dresses and tuxedos do in modern weddings.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Samuel 8:16
And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.
1 Kings 9:22
But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.
1 Kings 14:27
Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.
Song of Solomon 3:9
King Solomon has made his carriage out of the timber of Lebanon.
1 Samuel 28:2
David replied, “Then you will come to know what your servant can do.” “Very well,” said Achish. “I will make you my bodyguard for life.”
1 Samuel 14:52
And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.
2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Song of Solomon 1:16
How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how delightful! The soft grass is our bed.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom