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Anonymous asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 1 decade ago

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

I've watched videos and read articles about who these four horsemen may be and where they possibly come from, but have found no biblical evidence. Does anyone have any scriptures/verses about them? Thanks!

Update:

I'm really not interested in the stupid smart a$$ answers. If you don't believe, that's your loss and problem. I believe and I'm just interested in all. & I've read revelations. I was just wondering if theres any further details?

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  • Rene
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in Revelation chapter 6, verses 1-8. The four horsemen are symbolic descriptions of different events which will take place in the end times. The first horseman of the Apocalypse is mentioned in Revelation 6:2: “I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.” This first horseman likely refers to the Antichrist, who will be given authority and will conquer all who oppose him. The antichrist is the false imitator of the true Christ, who will also return on a white horse (Revelation 19:11-16).

    The second horseman of the Apocalypse appears in Revelation 6:4, “Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword.” The second horseman refers to terrible warfare that will break out in the end times. The third horseman is described in Revelation 6:5-6, “...and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, ‘A quart of wheat for a day's wages, and three quarts of barley for a day's wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!’” The third horseman of the Apocalypse refers to a great famine that will take place, likely as a result of the wars from the second horseman.

    The fourth horseman is mentioned in Revelation 6:8, “I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.” The fourth horseman of the Apocalypse is symbolic of death and devastation. It seems to be a combination of the previous horsemen. The fourth horseman of the Apocalypse will bring further warfare and terrible famines along with awful plagues and diseases. What is most amazing, or perhaps terrifying, is that the four horsemen of the Apocalypse are just “precursors” of even worse judgments that come later in the tribulation (Revelation chapters 8–9 and 16).

  • 7 years ago

    FUN FACT!!!!! The Horsemen are the last of a race known as the Nephilim, an old and ancient race that once sought to battle across the realms. The Horsemen abandoned their race in order to serve the Charred Council, the Creators appointed maintainers of the balance between Heaven and Hell. By swearing to serve the council they were given great power, and have become the protectors of the balance, ensuring that neither side gains a foothold against the other.

  • cosmo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Revelation 6:1-8

    Source(s): Atheist bible knowledge.
  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    They're in the book of Revelation (or the Apocalypse), the last book of the Bible.

    This book is highly symbolic, written in vivid imagery describing the spiritual state of the Church and the world in the last days. It is not meant to be taken literally.

    The horsemen are found in chapter 6. The first one is white and possibly represents the Parthians, a people known for their warfare in ancient times. The second horse is red and represents war. The third is black and represents famine. The fourth is green and represents death.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Don't seek four Horsemen, seek the path of their distraction.

    The meaning is more of a symbolic kind. Like a wind that sweaps "Victory", "War", "Famine", "Death" on the world.

    Where you see: "Victory", "War", "Famine", "Death" that's where you'll know the horsemen have been.

  • 1 decade ago

    Book of revelation. Try that. Hope it helps.

  • anon
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    they don't appear until Christ removes the seals from the scroll

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    They forgot about the fifth Horseman: Computer Virus

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    the 4 authors decided to invent 1 each ...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Thats probably from supernatural, I dont think theyre real..

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