Both Testaments · Major figure
Michael
The archangel who defends God's people and leads the heavenly host against spiritual darkness.
Michael is identified in Daniel and Revelation as a powerful archangel who acts as a protector of Israel and a warrior against Satan. While the name is shared by several minor figures in the Old Testament, the archangel is the most prominent, appearing as a key agent of divine authority. His role centers on spiritual warfare and the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over evil.
In the text
- Verses
- 13
- Books
- 7
- First appears
- Numbers 13:13
- Last appears
- Revelation 12:7
Where Michael appears
13 verses · 11 chaptersIn the same books
- Azariah41 versesA common name held by several biblical figures, including priests, kings, and the youth known as Abed-Nego.
- Hananiah40 versesA name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
- Korah28 versesA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, resulting in divine judgment.
- Jehiel15 versesA name shared by several Levites, priests, and officials serving during the reigns of David, Hezekiah, and Ezra.
- Jeiel11 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Reubenite leader and a Levite musician.
- Merari30 versesThe third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle structure.
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