Church Fathers Commentary Luke 1:69

"And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David" — Luke 1:69 (ASV)

Theophylact of Ohrid: God seemed to be asleep, disregarding the sins of the multitude, but in these last times, by coming in the flesh, He has risen up and trodden down the evil spirits who hated us. Therefore it is said, And He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David.

Origen of Alexandria: Because Christ was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, it is said, A horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David; just as it has also been said elsewhere, A vineyard has been planted in a horn—that is, in Jesus Christ.

St. John Chrysostom: By a horn, he means power, glory, and honor, deriving the metaphor from the brute creatures to whom God has given horns for defense and glory.

The Venerable Bede: The kingdom of our Savior Christ is also called the horn of salvation, because while all our bones are clothed with flesh, the horn alone stretches beyond the flesh. Therefore, the kingdom of Christ is called the horn of salvation, as it reaches beyond the world and the delights of the flesh.

In keeping with this figure, David and Solomon were consecrated by the horn of oil for the glory of the kingdom.