Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
If—she ought to have known (John 14:8-9). The confession of her ignorance and blackness (Song of Solomon 1:5) leads Him to call her "fairest" (Matthew 12:20). Her jealousy of letting even "His companions" take the place of Himself (Song of Solomon 1:7) led her too far. He directs her to follow them, as they follow Him (I Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 6:12); to use ordinances and the ministry; where they are, He is (Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 18:19-20; Hebrews 10:25). Indulging in isolation is not the way to find Him. It was thus, literally, that Zipporah found her bridegroom (Exodus 2:16). The bride unhesitatingly asks the watchmen afterwards (Song of Solomon 3:3).
kids— (John 21:15). Christ is to be found in active ministrations, as well as in prayer (Proverbs 11:25).
shepherds' tents—ministers in the sanctuary (Psalms 84:1).
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