Song of Solomon 2: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Song of Solomon 2 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The speaker identifies herself as 'a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys' (v. 1) and compares her beloved to a delightful apple tree among the other trees. She enjoys sitting in his shadow and finds his fruit sweet (vv.

Key verse

“He brought me to the banquet hall. His banner over me is love.”
Song of Solomon 2:4 (WEB)

Outline

Song of Solomon 2:1–3 Expressions of Beauty and Uniqueness
Song of Solomon 2:4–6 Invitation to Love's Banquet
Song of Solomon 2:7 Caution Against Awakening Love
Song of Solomon 2:8–13 Joyful Anticipation of Spring
Song of Solomon 2:14–15 Desire for Intimacy and Protection
Song of Solomon 2:16–17 Mutual Possession and Longing

Discussion questions

In v1, what does the bride mean when she calls herself a 'rose of Sharon'?
In v4, what does the 'banner' over her signify in their relationship?
The longing expressed in v7: why does the bride warn the daughters of Jerusalem?
The imagery in vv. 12-13 about the blossoms: what does this suggest about the season of their love?
When has love made you feel as if you needed to 'come away' from your surroundings?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Song of Solomon 2: Song of Solomon 1, Song of Solomon 5, Psalm 91.

Before next time: read Song of Solomon 3.