the light of Israel shall be for a fire] The same God will be, both a light to comfort his people, and a fire to consume his enemies, Exod. 14. 20, 24. Psal. 97. 3, 4. Zechariah 2:5. his thorns and his briers] His souldiers and forces, which had been as thorns and briers to Gods people, Joshua 23:13. 2 Samuel 23:6. Chap. 27. 4. in one day] In a night, Chap. 37. 36. being part of the naturall day, Genesis 1:5.