The book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle,[1][2] but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are among others:[6][a] "The silence in heaven, lasting about a half-hour, begins at the place where the songs of praise still resound (Revelation 7:10–12).

[10] Silence in the presence of God is evoked by several of the minor prophets: Habakkuk 2:20, Zephaniah 1:7 and Zechariah 2:13.

[11] Similar to the first four seals, 'the first four trumpet-blasts' form a quartet', each affecting a third of the four regions of God's creation: earth, sea, fresh water, and heavens (cf.

[15] This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Gill, John.