Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 20:24

24. He shall flee from the iron weapon , and the bow of steel shall strike him through .

i. e. From the Sword or Spear; and so shall think himself out of danger.

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.

which is of great strength, and therefore sendeth forth the Arrow with greater force. Compare Ps. 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.

i. e. Mortally wound him.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word]. 24. 18. [illegible: 1 word]. 48. 43. [illegible: 1 word] 5. 19.