The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, [and] make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, [and] as the corners of the altar.
Ver. 15. The Lord of hosts shall defend them] Heb. Shall hold his buckler over them, which none can strike through.
And they shall devour] sc. Their enemies, that till then did eat up God's people as they eat bread, Psalms 14:5 .
And subdue with sling stones] With weak means, as David did Goliath.
And they shall drink and make a noise] Tumultuabuntur quasi temulenti. It is a catechresis signifying the very great destruction of their enemies; so that they might be even drunk with their blood if they had any mind to it; the tongues of their dogs should be dipped therein, as Psalms 68:23,24 .
And they shall be filled like bowls, &c.] That held the blood of the sacrifices.
And as the corners of the altar] Which were all besprinkled with the blood of the sacrifices. A Lapide applies all this to those heavenly conquerors, and more, that is, triumphers, the apostles and martyrs.