He calls her to leave where she is and come to him. Lebanon was near her home. The other mountain ranges mentioned are in the general area as well. The lion’s den and the mountains of the leopards perhaps represent fears Shulammite may have. He does not charge her; he calls to her. He does not demand; he invites. He invites her to leave her home and her fears behind. He will care for her. He will love her. She is his love, his darling. She is his bride, his wife. Five times in verses 8–12 Solomon