Song of Solomon 3:8
They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.
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In Context
7Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.
9King Solomon made himself a carriage of the wood of Lebanon.
Cross References
Judges 3:16Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.
Nehemiah 4:17Those who built the wall, and those who bore burdens loaded themselves; everyone with one of his hands did the work, and with the other held his weapon.
Psalms 45:3Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
Psalms 149:5Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Ephesians 6:16above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 3:8-11
The Love of the Church to Christ. 7 Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel. 8 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. 9 King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon. 10 He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem. 11 Go forth, O ye daughters of… Read the whole commentary →