Who was Michael?

Battle against evil

The story of Michael

Michael - Archangel
Michael - Archangel
Archangel

Michael is a biblical figure best known for his role as an archangel in the Bible. He is mentioned in the Old Testament and the New Testament, and is the leader of the army of God. He is also known as the patron saint of soldiers, police officers, and doctors. Michael is the son of God and is the only archangel mentioned by name in the Bible. He is the brother of Gabriel and the other archangels. He is described as a powerful warrior and is often depicted with a sword in his hand. Michael is best known for his role in the Book of Revelation, where he is described as leading the armies of God against Satan and his followers. He is also known for his role in the Book of Daniel, where he is described as a protector of the people of Israel. Michael is also known for his role in the Book of Enoch, where he is described as a messenger of God. He is also known for his role in the Book of Jubilees, where he is described as a guardian angel. Michael is also known for his role in the Book of Tobit, where he is described as a protector of the righteous. He is also known for his role in the Book of Judith, where he is described as a protector of the Jewish people. Michael is also known for his role in the Book of Maccabees, where he is described as a protector of the Jewish people. He is also known for his role in the Book of Baruch, where he is described as a protector of the righteous. Michael is best known for his role as an archangel in the Bible. He is the leader of the army of God and is often depicted with a sword in his hand. He is the protector of the righteous and the Jewish people, and is a messenger of God.

Name meaning

"Who is like God?"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Archangel

First mention

Numbers 13:13

Appearances in the Bible

15 mentions

Michael in the Bible

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Numbers

Chapter 13

The Spies Sent to Canaan

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore the land of Canaan and they bring back a mixed report.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 27

Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 21

Jehoram's Reign in Judah

Jehoram's reign characterized by disobedience and idolatry, underscoring the spiritual decline and repercussions of stra...

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Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

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Daniel

Chapter 10

The Vision of the Glorious Man

Daniel has a vision of a glorious man who represents the protection and guidance of God.

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Daniel

Chapter 12

The End Times

Daniel prophesies about the end times, including the resurrection and judgment of all people.

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Jude

Chapter 1

Contending for the Faith

This chapter emphasizes the importance of contending for the faith, warning against false teachers who have infiltrated ...

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Revelation

Chapter 12

The Woman and the Dragon

This chapter describes the struggle between the woman (representing God's people) and the dragon (representing Satan). T...

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