Who is this? The companions of the shepherd are the speakers.
I raised thee up: i.e.. awakened [love] in thy heart: i.e.. won thy heart. See note on "love", Song of Solomon 2:7.
under the apple tree. under the orange tree. The place of the birth of their love. The orange-blossom is everywhere, now, the bridal flower.
there: thither came she that bare thee. Confinements in the open air are of frequent occurrence.
brought thee forth. to bring thee forth.