The Archangel Michael is only mentioned three times in the Bible. In Daniel 10:13-21 and 12:1.
The prophet Daniel experiences a vision after going through a period of fasting. In the vision an angel identifies Michael as the protector of Israel. Later in the vision Daniel is informed about the role of Michael during the "Time of the End" when there will be "distress such as not happened from the beginning of nations" and that:
The prophet Daniel experiences a vision after going through a period of fasting. In the vision an angel identifies Michael as the protector of Israel. Later in the vision Daniel is informed about the role of Michael during the "Time of the End" when there will be "distress such as not happened from the beginning of nations" and that:
At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.
In the book of Revelation during the war in heaven Michael leads God's armies against Satan's forces and defeats Satan.
Because of this Michael is seen as playing an important role as the protector of Israel and later of the Christian Church.
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