The Definition of the word Trumpets

Trumpets

Were of a great variety of forms, and were made of divers "materials. Some were made of silver (Num. 10:2), and were used" only by the priests in announcing the approach of festivals and in giving signals of war. Some were also made of rams' horns "(Josh. 6:8). They were blown at special festivals, and to herald" the arrival of special seasons (Lev. 23:24; 25:9; 1 Chr. 15:24; 2 Chr. 29:27; Ps. 81:3; 98:6). "Trumpets are among the symbols used in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:10; 8:2). (See [647]HORN.)