Michael the Archangel

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Michael is the only angel called an archangel, a warrior prince who contends against the forces of evil. He is described as standing guard over God's people Israel, disputing with the devil over the body of Moses, and leading the armies of heaven in war against the dragon. He embodies the angelic role of doing spiritual battle in defense of God's purposes.

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Strongest connections in Scripture
Jude 1

Key Passages

Michael Contends with the Devil

Jude 1:9

Even the archangel Michael, disputing with Satan, appeals to God's authority rather than his own - 'The Lord rebuke thee.'

Y9et 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.

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Did You Know?

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Michael is the only angel the Bible calls an 'archangel' - a chief or ruling angel.

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His name is a question that is its own answer: 'Who is like God?'

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Daniel calls him 'the great prince' who stands guard over Israel.

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In Revelation, Michael leads the armies of heaven in war against the dragon.