In Revelation 6:9-10, the martyrs cried out from under the altar and, in 8:3-4, the prayers of the saints were offered upon the gold altar. The voice now coming from the horns of the golden altar lets us know both sets of prayers have been heard. It is said that Solomon's empire extended to the Euphrates River, which would be a fulfillment of the prophecy to Abraham. (1 Kings 4:21; Genesis 15:18) Just as armies from unknown territories would cross the river and plunder Israel when she was disobedient, these verses indicate God has armies prepared and held ready to punish a disobedient world.

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