They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
It is most probable that the sword here spoken of and which they are said all to hold, means the sword of the spirit, which the apostle calls the word of God, Ephesians 6:17. and which the ministers of Christ are expert, or ought to be expert in handling. The church calls upon Christ to gird his sword upon his thigh, as the most mighty! Psalms 45:3. And the night guard of Solomon's worthies very beautifully re presents the Lord's servants, who are supposed to be more earnest and alive at their posts in seasons of danger, and during the nights of error among the people: