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Michael מִיכָאֵל
Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the Bible as a heavenly being who fights for God's people and contends with evil forces.
Where Michael appears
Daniel (3), Jude (1), Revelation (1)
Key verses
- Daniel 10:13 first mention — But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
- Daniel 10:21 — But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
- Daniel 12:1 — And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy 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 thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
- Jude 1:9 — Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
- Revelation 12:7 — And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.