Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Horn of anointed exalted — Targum and Midrashim apply to Messiah
Horn of Salvation
Hannah prophesied about a coming king whose power would be exalted by God.
Old Testament
1 Samuel 2:10
He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.
New Testament
Luke 1:69
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David.
Why This Matters
Hannah prophesied about a coming king whose power would be exalted by God. Zechariah declared that God had raised up that horn of salvation in the house of David.
Reflection
Lord, the line from 1 Samuel 2:10 to Luke 1:69 reminds me that You work through real families and real history. Ground my faith in Your covenant.
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