# General Information:

In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using metaphors involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive. The woman is described as the epitome of beauty in ancient Israel. In Chapter 6:1, the women of Jerusalem speak to the woman.

# In what direction has your beloved gone

"Which way did your beloved go"

# your beloved

"your dear one" or "your lover"  or "the man you love"

# most beautiful among women

"you who are the most beautiful of all women." See how you translated this in Song of Songs 1:8.

# gone, so that we may seek him with you?

"gone? Tell us, so that we can look for him with you."