Relationship Tips from Solomon and His Fiancé
February 17, 2022

Relationship Tips from Solomon and His Fiancé

Song of Songs 2:1-7

Proverbs 11:14 reads, “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” (NKJV) This verse records the value of men and women receiving advice as they journey through life. A major area where guidance is generally sought and shared is in dating and marital relationships. However, individuals obtaining insight and instructions about opposite sex matters should make sure what they receive lines up with the Word of God. This lesson is designed to share relationship tips from King Solomon and his fiancé, the Shulamite women.

Breakdown of Song of Songs Chapter 2
1. The

from the Couple Verses 1-14
2. The to the Couple Verse 15
3. The between the Couple Verses 16, 17

  1. Solomon and his fiancé stress the importance of

    in the dating and marital relationship.
    Verses 1-3
    “I am the spring crocus blooming on the Sharon Plain, the lily of the valley. 2) Like a lily among thistles is my darling among young women. 3) Like the finest apple tree in the orchard is my lover among other young men…” (NLT)

  2. Solomon and his fiancé stress the importance of

    in the dating and marital relationship.
    Verses 4, 10, 13
    “He escorts me to the banquet hall; it’s obvious how much he loves me.10) My lover said to me, “Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one! 13) The fig trees are forming young fruit, and the fragrant grapevines are blossoming. Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one!” (NLT)

  3. Solomon and his fiancé stress the importance of

    in the dating and marital relationship.
    Verse 7
    “Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and wild deer, not to awaken love until the time is right.” (NLT)

  4. Solomon and his fiancé stress the importance of

    in the dating and marital relationship.
    Verse 15
    “Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!” (NLT)

  5. Solomon and his fiancé stress the importance of

    in the dating and marital relationship.
    Verse 16 “My lover is mine, and I am his. He browses among the lilies.” (NLT)