defence with the animals endowed with them (Daniel 8:5, 9; 1 Samuel 2:1;
16:1, 13; 1 Kings 1:39; 22:11; Joshua 6:4, 5; Psalm 75:5, 10; 132:17; Luke
1:69, etc.). The expression “horn of salvation,” applied to Christ, means a
salvation of strength, or a strong Saviour (Luke 1:69). To have the horn
“exalted” denotes prosperity and triumph (Psalm 89:17, 24). To “lift up”
the horn is to act proudly (Zechariah 1:21).
Horns are also the symbol of royal dignity and power (Jeremiah 48:25;
Zechariah 1:18; Daniel 8:24).