Joel 2:8

thrust = jostle, or press.

walk = march, as in Joel 2:7 .

sword = weapons. Hebrew. shelach = missiles, supposed to be "a late word" because not used earlier than 2 Chronicles 23:10 ; 2 Chronicles 32:5 .Nehemiah 4:17 , Nehemiah 4:23 ; but it is used in Job 33:18 ; Job 36:12 .Song of Solomon 4:13 .

they shall not , &c. Compare Revelation 9:0 . The whole scene belongs to "the day of the Lord". Only confusion arises from not keeping the symbol distinct from what is symbolized.

be wounded = stop.