Revelation 9:15 net — Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour, day, month, and year were set free to kill a third of humanit…

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"Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour, day, month, and year were set free to kill a third of humanity."

— Revelation 9:15, NET Bible

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Revelation 9 — Context

12

The first woe has passed, but two woes are still coming after these things!

13

Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a single voice coming from the horns on the golden altar that is before God,

14

saying to the sixth angel, the one holding the trumpet,“Set free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!”

15

Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour, day, month, and year were set free to kill a third of humanity.

16

The number of soldiers on horseback was two hundred million; I heard their number.

17

Now this is what the horses and their riders looked like in my vision: The riders had breastplates that were fiery red, dark blue, and sulfurous yellow in color. The heads of the horses looked like lions’ heads, and fire, smoke, and sulfur came out of their mouths.

18

A third of humanity was killed by these three plagues, that is, by the fire, the smoke, and the sulfur that came out of their mouths.

Revelation 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:15 say?
Revelation 9:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour, day, month, and year were set free to kill a third of humanity.”
Where is Revelation 9:15 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 15.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 9:15.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:15 in?
Revelation 9:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 9:15?
Revelation 9:15 reads (NET): “Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour, day, month, and year were set free to kill a third of humanity.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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