The prophecies found in Daniel and the Revelation of Jesus are a large part of our message to the world. And because of this, we must ensure that we understand as much of the symbolism in these chapters as has been revealed.

Some of the symbols that often appear in the two prophetic books are horns, heads, and beasts. So, the question is—What do these three symbols really represent?

You may not be aware, but a large portion of prophecy focuses on the kingdoms of this world. In many of the Old Testament prophecies, you will find that God often focused on nations. From Jonah prophesying about the destruction of Nineveh, to God using Babylon to punish Israel—it should be clear to you that empires are a huge part of Bible prophecy.

You should also see that this focus on kingdoms and empires is also evident in the books of Daniel and Revelation, however, these two prophetic books often use symbolism as a representation of empires. From Egypt, all the way to the United States of America, Daniel and Revelation are intentional about revealing the actions of these nations. However, the climax of prophecy appears to be when Christ comes as the final world conqueror. His kingdom will supersede all other world powers. It will be more glorious than Babylon, more dominant than Greece, and more powerful than Rome. This kingdom of heaven is what prophecy is all about.

That being said, three symbols that I believe are extremely important in Bible prophecy are the Horns, Heads, and Beasts