6. What is this coming up from the wildernesslike columns of smoke,scented with myrrh and frankincense from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
7. It is Solomon’s royal litter surrounded by 60 warriorsfrom the mighty of Israel.
8. All of them are skilled with swordsand trained in warfare.Each has his sword at his side to guard against the terror of the night.
9. King Solomon made a sedan chair for himselfwith wood from Lebanon.
10. He made its posts of silver,its back of gold,and its seat of purple.Its interior is inlaid with love by the young women of Jerusalem.