Daniel Whedon 11. Zedekiah One of the four hundred false prophets. Made him horns of iron In order to prophesy by symbol as well as by word. With these shalt thou push the Syrians Here was an embodying of the imagery of Deuteronomy 33:17, where of the triumph of Joseph it is said: “His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns; with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth.” Not only do Zedekiah’s words and action bear witness... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 22:11
11. Zedekiah One of the four hundred false prophets. Made him horns of iron In order to prophesy by symbol as well as by word. With these shalt thou push the Syrians Here was an embodying of the imagery of Deuteronomy 33:17, where of the triumph of Joseph it is said: “His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns; with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth.” Not only do Zedekiah’s words and action bear witness... read more