He alludes to the custom of conducting the bride to the bridegroom's house. Her companions, i.e. her bridemaidens attending upon her, called her honourable women, Psalms 45:9, See Poole on "Psalms 45:9", and here virgins, because of their spiritual purity and chastity, 2 Corinthians 11:2.

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