V.1 All this creates a desire in others to know more about him, and to see him too. Here they ask where he is. How could she ever wander away from such a glorious person? If we are enjoying the Lord, others will want to hear about Him.
V.2 She knows now he is not in the busy city, but in the quiet garden. We too, know where He is.
V.4-9 The first words spoken to his beloved after her sad failure. Not a word about her coldness, only deeper expressions of his love for her.
V.10 Her friends seem to say these words.
V.13 The friends around join in wanting to see more of this beautiful bride. As she goes down, in humility, she rises higher.