angels of destruction

demonic underworld Dead Sea Scrolls single tradition · 1

The angels of destruction are spirits that belong to Belial's lot and serve under his command. They walk in the laws of darkness, and their only desire is directed towards darkness.

When

First attested
200 BCE
Attested period
-200 – 100
Historical notes
Documented in the Dead Sea Scrolls as spirits under Belial's command during the Second Temple period.

Relationships

co occurs with
Angel of Light, Mastema
serves
Belial, Duma(h)

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“All the spirits of his lot are angels of destruction, they walk in the laws of darkness; towards it goes their only desire.”

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