1. Michael was an archangel – a great angel, who protects and defends people
Jude 1:9, NLT
₉ But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke you!” (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses’ body.)
Daniel 12:1, LBP
₁ AND at that time shall Michael arise, the great angel who has charge over your people; and there shall be a time of trouble such as never has been like it since the beginning of the world; and at that very time some of your people shall be delivered, every one whose name shall be found written in the book.
Daniel 12:1, KJV
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.
Daniel 12:1, NLT
₁ ”At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued.
2. Michael is a chief prince who helps Gabriel and his angels in wars against rulers of places.
Daniel 10:13,20-21 LBP
₁₃ The ruler of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there against the wishes of the ruler of Persia.
₂₀ Then he said to me, Do you know why I have come to you? And now I will return to fight with the ruler of Persia; and when I went out, lo, the ruler of Greece came.
₂₁ But I will show you that which is noted in the scripture of truth; and there is none to help me in these things but Michael your prince and myself.
Daniel 10:13,20-21, KJV
₁₃ 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.
₂₀ Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Greece shall come.
₂₁ But I will show 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.
3. Michael lead his angels even there are heavenly wars against Satan.
Revelation 12:7-9, LBP
₇ And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought,
₈ But did not prevail; neither was their place found any longer in heaven.
₉ Thus the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world: he was cast out on the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
4. Michael is patient and doesn’t easily accuse others
Jude 1:9, LBP
₉ Yet Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring railing accusation against him, but said, The LORD rebuke thee.
Jude 1:9 KJV
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.
Jude 1:9, NLT
₉ But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke you!” (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses’ body.)
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