Person Old and New Testament
Michael
Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the Bible as a heavenly being who fights for God's people and contends with evil forces. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Daniel 10:13.
Why it matters. An archangel who fights for God's people.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Michael
Michael is an archangel who appears in various biblical passages, particularly in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation. In the book of Daniel, Michael is described as "one of the chief princes" who comes to the aid of the angel Gabriel in his struggle against the prince of Persia (Dan.10.13). Michael is also referred to as "your prince" (Dan.10.21) and "the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people" (Dan.12.1), indicating his role as a protector of Israel. In the New Testament, the book of Jude mentions Michael contending with the devil over the body of Moses (Jud.1.9), showcasing his role in spiritual battles. The book of Revelation portrays Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon (Satan) and his angels, ultimately prevailing and casting them out of heaven (Rev.12.7). These passages highlight Michael's significant role as a powerful angelic being who fights for God's people, protects them from evil forces, and plays a crucial part in end-time events. Michael's appearances in the Bible underscore the reality of spiritual warfare and the existence of heavenly beings who serve God and defend His purposes.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 3 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.