And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Christ, whether in person or by His angel, preparatory to His coming again, as appears from Revelation 19:11-12.
Bow - (Psalms 45:4-5.)
Crown, х stefanos (G4735)] - the wreath of a conqueror: also implied by His white horse, white being the emblem of victory. In Revelation 19:11-12, the last step in His victorious progress: accordingly there He wears many diadems х diadeemata (G1238); not merely stefanoi (G4735), wreaths], personally attended by the hosts of heaven. Compare Zechariah 1:1-21; Zechariah 6:1-15; especially Revelation 6:10 below, with Zechariah 1:12: cf. the colours of the four horses. The black is not in Zechariah.
And to (that He should) conquer - to gain a lasting victory. All four seals usher in judgments on the earth, as the power which opposes the reign of Himself and His Church. This, rather than conversion, is meant, though, secondarily, the elect will be gathered out through His Word and His judgments.