What the Bible says about Horn as Symbol
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Horns and Heads Horn
(Daniel 7:7-8)Head
(Revelation 17:9-10)Historical
Fulfillment1st Horn "Plucked out by the roots" by the Little Horn, the False Church Vandals (AD 429-533) 2nd Horn Heruli (AD 476-493) 3rd Horn Ostrogoths (AD 493-554) 4th Horn 1st Head Justinian (AD 554) 5th Horn 2nd Head Charlemagne (AD 800) 6th Horn 3rd Head Otto the Great (AD 962) 7th Horn 4th Head Charles V (AD 1520) 8th Horn 5th Head Napoleon (AD 1805) 9th Horn 6th Head Garibaldi/Mussolini/
(AD 1870-1945)10th Horn 7th Head Final Beast Power (AD ????) Richard T. Ritenbaugh
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Israel's leaders boasted that these nations are no match for the power and wealth of Israel. "They may have had their day," they said, "but Israel will not be troubled by them anymore!" They felt so secure in themselves!
Twice in verse 13, Amos makes a play on words. Because these cities were recent victories of Jeroboam II, Israelites were extolling their military might. In Hebrew, however, Lo Debar means "no thing" or "nothing." They were rejoicing over nothing! Karnaim means "horns," a symbol of strength. To paraphrase, they say, "Have we not overcome strength with greater strength?" God's view, however, is that their strength, in which they boast, is of little consequence. A nation of even greater strength will completely conquer them.
John W. Ritenbaugh
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