Passage

Solomon's carriage

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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⁹King Solomon made himself a carriage of the wood of Lebanon.

Song of Songs 3:9World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

King Solomon makes a carriage from wood from Lebanon.

To understand

The description continues with silver pillars, gold, purple fabric and a decorated interior. The neighboring lines also describe armed men carrying swords because of danger at night.

A question

Which materials and surroundings contribute to the description of this royal carriage?