Verse 6
6. Who is this that cometh, etc. The scene of action now changes. The royal pavilion, in which the king and his court were enjoying the pleasure of a country sojourn, is exchanged for the capital and its palace. The division opens with the return of the royal train to the city.
From the most conspicuous theme presented in this division, it may be called the Vision of Love, but this title would not apply to every thing herein contained.
The speakers at first are citizens along the principal street of the city. Perfumes have always been burned at the head of processions in the East. They seem to be used, as we use music, to give eclat, that is, dignity and impressiveness, to the occasion.
Out of the wilderness Better, From the fields, the open country.
Powders That is, aromatics. The trade of perfumery is an important one to this day in the East, requiring large capital. Palestine furnishes some articles of perfumery, Arabia more, while some choice aromatics come from India. To collect, convey, and make sale of all these, was a large and distinct business.
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