This mysterious self-portrayal is addressed to the “daughters of Jerusalem.” “Daughters” is used here to imply belonging; they are “residents of Jerusalem.” The “daughters of Shiloh” are the young, marriageable woman of that city (Judg. 21:21*). The women of Jerusalem are probably used in the Song as the stereotypical public (2:7*; 3:5*, 10*, 11*; 5:8*, 16*; 8:4*) because these spoiled, idle, and curious women of the capital city were said to be especially versed in matters of beauty and love (like