A Bible School Manual: Studies in the Book of Revelation / An introduction, analysis, and notes, containing a concise interpretation according to the symbolic view, numerous references to authorities, and general mention of other interpretations, with the text of the American revised version edited in paragraphs, for the use of Bible students

by Stephen Alexander Hunter

(A) The Preparation for the Trumpets

Seven Angels Given Seven Trumpets

2 And I saw the seven angels that stand before God; and there were given unto them seven trumpets.

The Angel with the Incense

3 And another angel came and stood over[133] the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should add[134] it unto the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense, with[135] the prayers of the saints, went up before God [pg 070] out of the angel's hand. 5 And the angel taketh[136] the censer; and he filled it with the fire of the altar, and cast it upon[137] the earth: and there followed thunders, and voices, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

The Trumpets Made Ready to Sound

6 And the seven angels that had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

(B) The Trumpets Sounded

The First Trumpet

7 And the first sounded, and there followed hail and fire, mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of the earth was burnt up, and the third part of the trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.