The queen mother may portray redeemed Israel, the mother of the Man-child (Rev 12) and wife of Jehovah.
Concluding his portrait of the King-Bridegroom, the psalmist paints in some of the courtiers. “Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women; at Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir” (Ps 45:9). Without question, heaven is the place to be! And at this point in the song, he turns to the one being wooed by the King. His advice to her sounds very like Ruth’s fateful decision, described by Boaz, her mighty man of wealth (Ruth 2:11- 12), although the last lines take it to an even higher level. Here it is: “Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your own people also, and your father’s house; so the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him” (Ps 45:10-11). Such mutual admiration between the bride and groom is a beautiful sight on the wedding day—but this will last forever. And the wedding guests are happy to bring presents to enhance the festivities (v 12), as “the kings of the earth” will do in celebrating the REAL wedding day (Rev 21:24). Now look at the description of the bride-to-be. “The royal daughter is all glorious within” (Ps 45:13). The NKJV translators have not helped in adding unnecessary words there. Our Bridegroom has always appreciated inner beauty over externals. And her gowns? One “is woven with gold” (v 13), matching her High-Priestly Husband. Also, “She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors” (v 14). We can’t help but think of Joseph, and the favored status we bear by grace alone. Isn’t it special that we can all be special! With her attendants joining in (millennial saints?), “the King’s palace” is filled “with gladness and rejoicing” (v 15). The marriage will be very fruitful (v 16), and they will live happily ever after (v 17)!