The Third Trumpet (Revelation 8:10–11)

• The Fallen Star: In the Old Testament, a star is a symbol of an important leader, ruler, or dynasty (Genesis 37:9; Numbers 24:17; Daniel 8:10; 12:3). In this trumpet, it symbolizes the fall of the high priesthood.
• Wormwood: This bitter plant is consistently used in the Old Testament as a symbol of God's judgment upon apostasy, matching its use here (Deuteronomy 29:18; Proverbs 5:4; Jeremiah 9:15; 23:15; Lamentations 3:15, 19; Amos 5:7).
• Rivers and Springs: While the sea symbolizes Gentile nations, rivers and springs in the Old Testament often represent the factions or people of Israel (Psalm 87:7; 126:4; Isaiah 58:11).

The Fourth Trumpet (Revelation 8:12–13)

• The Darkening of the Sun, Moon, and Stars: These symbols of rulers and subsidiary authorities losing their power are drawn from Old Testament passages like Genesis 37:9, 2 Samuel 23:4, Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 24:23, and Ezekiel 32:7.