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Horns are symbols of strength and conquering power in the Bible. Here, Babylon and Medo-Persia are in view. Amazingly, there hegemony will not be ended by power similar to theirs. Instead lowly craftsmen--builders--will put them to flight. God does not use conventional weapons to undo evil and those who oppress. Remember: Rome was conquered by a Galilean carpenter.