The Song of Solomon: A Love Story of Lost and Restored Presence Fulfilled in 70AD

 The Song of Solomon: A Love Story of Lost and Restored Presence Fulfilled in 70AD


The Song of Solomon is often viewed simply as a love poem, but it unfolds as a grand allegory of God's covenant relationship with His people throughout redemptive history, culminating in the permanent indwelling of His Presence in  70 AD. In this reading, Solomon represents God the Father Himself, not Jesus, through the principle of agency. The Shulamite woman symbolizes Israel, especially the faithful remnant longing for reunion with God's true glory and presence.


Chapter 1: Egypt — The Courtship Begins


In chapter 1, the beloved reflects on the hardship of labor, much like Israel's suffering in Egypt. Their "darkness" is not sinfulness but affliction under harsh oppression. Yet amid bondage, God's covenant love seeks them out. This is the beginning of their relationship: not fully consummated yet, but a promise and courtship. God, represented by Solomon, draws near to Israel, initiating a journey that would lead them toward freedom and intimacy.


Chapter 2: Promise of the Land — Blossoms of Hope


Chapter 2 highlights promises of the Promised Land, given even as they were still in Egypt. Israel is called God's beautiful "lily among thorns" — a chosen people surrounded by the idolatrous nations. God's voice calls them to "rise up" and follow Him into a land of milk and honey, where new life and abundance await. The hope and excitement of covenantal blessing are set before them, much like the blossoming of spring after a long winter.


Chapters 3–5: Marriage in the Land — Love and Betrayal


As the Song moves into chapters 3, 4, and 5, the marriage between God and His people is celebrated. Entering the land under Joshua, they enjoy abundance, safety, and the beauty of covenant life with God. Intimacy deepens; Israel is His "bride," His joy.


Yet temptation quickly follows. As Israel settles among the nations, they begin to be seduced by idolatry and the abuses of corrupt leadership. This is tragically portrayed in biblical history: the ark of the covenant, representing God's tangible presence, is eventually stolen by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4–6). Later, Ezekiel records the even greater tragedy — the Shekinah glory, the very presence of God, departing from the temple (Ezekiel 8–10). The marriage that began with such beauty was now strained by Israel’s unfaithfulness.


Chapters 6–7: Building the Faithful Remnant — The Spirit’s Work


Yet all is not lost. Chapters 6 and 7 reveal a faithful remnant — the true "bride" who clings to her beloved. This reflects the work of the Holy Spirit after the resurrection and Pentecost. Out of a corrupted and divided Israel, God builds a new people, a Church born from the faithful remnant who received His Spirit.


The beauty described here is not merely national Israel, but the spiritual Israel — the community of believers, the new covenant bride being made ready to dwell forever with God.


Chapter 8: Awaiting Permanent Indwelling


Finally, chapter 8 points to the ultimate goal: the permanent, indwelling Presence of God among His people. This is not simply a hope for some far-off future, but a reality achieved in 70 AD. With the destruction of the old covenant temple system, the barriers between God and His people were forever removed. His presence would now permanently reside within His bride — the Church — without interruption or departure. Although not said, it can be speculated that Solomon was coming back from a war. As a result, now he can commit his time with his wife. Just like God came back to dwell with his people.


The "seal upon your heart" and the "flame of Yahweh" spoken of in chapter 8 beautifully symbolize the irreversible bond between God and His people. No more would His presence come and go. No more would His people be abandoned. The marriage is final, the union complete, the covenant eternal.


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