Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

A mountain of Phenicia, remarkable for the beauty of its summit crowned with trees. It is a grand image of a well formed head, with abundant hair.

The vases of dyers in which these woolen threads were bound together to be dyed. The text however is translated by Leeser ; " the king is held bound in the tresses." Her locks of hair which grace- fully flow on her neck attract his admiration. P. " The king is held in the galleries."

This is the commencement of the sixth day. She invites him to go forth with her to the country. It may be apj)lied to the progress of the gospel.