From the iron weapon, i.e. from the sword or spear; and so shall think himself out of danger. The bow; an arrow shot out of a bow. A distant, place and unknown hand shall unexpectedly fall upon him; so that he shall only go from one danger to another. Of steel; which is of great strength, and therefore sendeth forth the arrow with greater force. Compare Psalms 18:34. Or, of brass, as the word properly signifies; which the ancients did so temper and harden, that their bows were commonly made of it. Shall strike him through, i.e. mortally wound him.
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Job 20:24
24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.