Song of Solomon 8:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it. Thou that dwellest in the gardens - This is supposed to refer to the bridegroom asking permission of his spouse early in the morning to retire, as was his usual custom. He intimates the companions were waiting to hear, and he wished to hear it in the way of permission to depart.