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Song of Songs 6:8
There are sixty queens and eighty concubines,
from The Bridegroom, Song of Songs 6:4-9
What it says

He notes the many queens, concubines, and maidens.

What it is doing

This verse sets the stage for distinguishing the bride from all others.

In context

4You are as beautiful, my darling, as Tirzah, 5Turn your eyes away from me, 6Your teeth are like a flock of sheep 7Your brow behind your veil 8There are sixty queens and eighty concubines, 9but my dove, my perfect one, is unique,