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The "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is a term used to describe four horsemen that appear in the New Testament of the Christian Bible in chapter six of the Book of Revelation, which describes an apocalyptic vision. Although scholars disagree as to what exactly each horseman represents, the four horsemen are often referred to as Conquest, War, Famine, and Death. Summoned and empowered by God as part of the opening of the seven seals, the horsemen contribute to the widespread destruction that takes place in Revelation as part of the end of the world.
Four Horsemen -
Conquest - White Horse; Weilds: crown & bow; Power to: go forth in conquest; to kill with the beasts of the earth.
War - Red Horse; Weilds: sword; Power to: take peace from the earth, and let men kill one another. To kill with the sword.
Famine - Black Horse; Weilds: balance (weighing scale); Power to: bring famine/drought. To kill with hunger.
Death - Pale Green Horse; Weilds: scythe; Power: Followed by Hades, kills with death.
Conquest - White Horse; Weilds: crown & bow; Power to: go forth in conquest; to kill with the beasts of the earth.
War - Red Horse; Weilds: sword; Power to: take peace from the earth, and let men kill one another. To kill with the sword.
Famine - Black Horse; Weilds: balance (weighing scale); Power to: bring famine/drought. To kill with hunger.
Death - Pale Green Horse; Weilds: scythe; Power: Followed by Hades, kills with death.
by The Red Horse of War September 4, 2009