Matthew Poole and continuators on Song of Solomon 2:4

4 He brought me to the banqueting house , and his banner over me was love .

Heb. House of wine, or, by a common Synecdoche, of feasting. By which he understands the places in which, or the means and instruments by which Believers receive the Graces and Blessings of Christ, to wit, the holy Scriptures, Ministers, & publick Assemblies, & all Christs Institutions.

Or, to, or towards me, by the lifting up or displaying whereof I was invited and encouraged to come in to him, and to list my self under him, as Soldiers are by the lifting up of a Banner or Ensign, of which see Isa. 11. 10. & 49. 22.

The Love of Christ crucified, which, like a Banner, is displaid in the Gospel, whereby sinners are drawn and engaged to come to Christ, see Io[illegible: 1+ letters]. 3. 14. & 12. 32. 2 Cor. 5. 14. The Motto or Device of Christs Banner was not like those of other great Generals, a Lion, or Leopard, or Eagle, but Love, by which alone Christ made all his Conquests.

Marginal references: Heb. house of wine.