What does the Bible say about michael?
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The Bible presents Michael as a mighty angelic prince who serves God’s purposes in defending His people and opposing Satan, yet remains a created servant under God’s authority. Daniel 10:13 and Daniel 10:21 call him “one of the chief princes” and Israel’s prince, while Daniel 12:1 portrays him standing up in a time of great distress. Jude 1:9 especially shows his humility: even when contending with the devil, Michael appealed to the Lord’s rebuke rather than speaking presumptuously. Revelation 12:7-9 depicts Michael and his angels fighting the dragon and casting Satan down. Christ alone is the supreme Lord and Savior, though 1 Thessalonians 4:16 associates the archangel’s voice with His glorious return.
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- 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.
- 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 10:13
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.
- 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,
- 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.
- 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."
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