go forth] Hyperbolicall termes to expresse an exceeding great discomfiture, after which the Church shall have great peace and tranquillitie, and burn all the weapons of the slain Macedonians, see vers. 10. because they shall no more fear the enemy: and this is chiefly effected at the accomplishment of Christs kingdome, when by their head Christ all enemies shall be overcome. hand-staves] Or, javelins. burn them] Or, make a fire of them. seven yeares] How often in Scripture is a finite number put for an indefinite? meaning by seven yeares a long time: see vers. 12. and 14.