דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ח, פסוק י׳

To deliver their messages with maximum impact, prophets often relied on physical and symbolic displays. The individual stepping forward is Zedekiah son of Chenaanah. While some view him simply as one of the prophets [ביאור שטיינזלץ], others identify him specifically as a prophet of Baal [מצודת דוד]. He crafts horns made of iron, likely placing them on his own head to create a dramatic visual [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Through this display, he promises the king that he will gather immense strength and overpower the Aramean army, acting much like a powerful beast goring its enemies with unyielding iron horns [מצודת דוד].

Relying on tangible props was a recognized practice. The primary approach among commentators is that God's prophets regularly performed symbolic acts to clarify and explain their visions. Yet, these actions went beyond simple visual aids. A physical, symbolic act was often viewed as an action that actively shapes reality, setting the physical world in motion to ensure the prophecy actually comes true [ביאור שטיינזלץ].