Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Song of Solomon 1:8
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Song of Solomon1:8
8. If--she ought to have known (Joh 14:8, 9). The confession of her ignorance and blackness (So 1:5) leads Him to call her "fairest" (Mt 12:20). Her jealousy of letting even "His companions" take the place of Himself (So 1:7) led her too far. He directs her to follow them, as they follow Him (1Co 11:1; He 6:10, 12); to use ordinances and the ministry; where they are, He is (Jr 6:16; Mt 18:19, 20; He 10:25). Indulging in isolation is not the way to find Him. It was thus, literally, that Zipporah found her bridegroom (Ex 2:16). The bride unhesitatingly asks the watchmen afterwards (So 3:3).
kids--(Joh 21:15). Christ is to be found in active ministrations, as well as in prayer (Pr 11:25).
shepherds' tents--ministers in the sanctuary (Psa 84:1).
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