Wow. Also, towers were usually the place of the lookout or the defense structure. Sex is our defense against the enemy.

Lay 4 boards end to end in the shape of a square. Join them together at each corner with a single nail. The structure is weak because the corners can pivot. Raise the square to a standing position.

The square is the marriage and embraces the husband and wife. The square is easily collapsed by outside forces. The marriage square is only as strong as the commitment of the husband and wife to support and strengthen it unless they too let it fall.

Interesting! I don’t know that much about ships, but the analogy sounds great. Thanks!

When Ruth laid at Boaz feet he was surprised to wake up and find her there. He spread, like a veil, the blanket over this virtuous woman. Showing his desire to cover her and take her as his wife. (Ruth 3)

In Solomon’s day a woman who was betrothed in marriage wore a veil whenever she went out in public to prevent others from looking at her with desire, her purity was then assured.”

This poetic verse doesn’t seem very sweet at first but it truly was a compliment. The tower of David, a man made landmark, was visible from afar and helped give protection and direction in Solomon’s day. The bridegroom is proclaiming that this woman is stately like a citadel with her commitment and will being only toward God. She is not like the people who disobey God and are considered “stiff-necked”. The bride is willing to take direction from her king, adapting and moving whatever direction he tells her. The woman’s strength compares to an extravagantly large storehouse of offensive weapons that protects from enemies.”