1-6. The wasf begins with a eulogy of her dancing: her steps in sandals (RV) are lovely, and the circling movements of her body are graceful as ornamental chains. In Eastern dancing the twisting and vibration of the body are of more consequence than the rapid movement of the feet. The title 'noble's daughter' may be merely a conventional compliment, or it may point to the dignity of her character: cp. 'a daughter of Belial,' 1 Samuel 1:16.

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