2 Samuel 23:7

But the man, &c. But the man who toucheth them must arm himself with iron and a spear shaft. The thorns cannot be touched by hand, but must be torn up with an iron hook fastened to a long handle. The expression is chosen so as to be applicable to the enemies who are figured, as well as to the thorns which figure them.

burnt with fire Cp. Matthew 3:10; Matthew 13:30; Luke 19:27; Hebrews 6:8.

in thesame place Or perhaps, until they are consumed. But the word is probably not part of the true text, and should be omitted altogether.