What does the Bible say about archangel angel michael?
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The Bible presents Michael as a chief angelic prince who serves God in spiritual conflict, while making clear that all angels are creatures under Christ’s sovereign authority. In Daniel 10:13 and 10:21, Michael aids God’s messenger against hostile spiritual powers, and Daniel 12:1 calls him the great prince who stands watch over God’s people. Revelation 12:7-9 depicts Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, whose defeat comes ultimately through God’s saving victory. Jude 1:9 highlights Michael’s humility, as he appeals to the Lord’s rebuke rather than claiming authority in his own name. Scripture never identifies Michael with Christ; rather, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 proclaims the Lord Himself descending in triumph.
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- Revelation 12:7-9
[7] There was war in the sky. Michael and his angels made war on the dragon. The dragon and his angels made war. [8] They didn't prevail, neither was a place found for him any more in heaven. [9] The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
- Jude 1:9
But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"
- Daniel 12:1
"At that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince who stands for the children of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be found written in the book.
- Daniel 10:13
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me: and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
- Revelation 12:7
There was war in the sky. Michael and his angels made war on the dragon. The dragon and his angels made war.
- Daniel 10:21
But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince."
- Psalms 91:11
For he will give his angels charge over you, To guard you in all your ways.
- Revelation 19:10
I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
[13] But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope. [14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so those who have fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him. [15] For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep. [16] For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first, [17] then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever. [18] Therefore comfort one another with these words.
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