In 1 Enoch
In 1 Enoch, Azâzêl teaches people how to make swords, knives, shields, and armor, and how to work metals. The text describes his teaching as evil and says he reveals secrets that humans are never supposed to know.
The Lord tells Raphael to capture Azâzêl, bind him, and throw him into the darkness. The text blames his teaching for the ruin of the whole earth and places the blame for sin on him. Enoch tells Azâzêl that he will never have peace, and another passage announces judgment upon him and his followers.
In Apocalypse of Abraham
In Apocalypse of Abraham, Azazel is told to go into the untrodden parts of the earth. The same passage describes his heritage as extending over those who are with him. Abraham says that Azazel insults him before he is led up, and asks that fury not rage against him.
Another passage describes people on the right side of the picture as set apart from the people with Azazel.
Where Azazel appears
- 1 EnochIn 1 Enoch, Azâzêl teaches weapon making, reveals heavenly secrets, and faces capture and judgment. · The Complete Books of Enoch
- The Book of GiantsIn The Book of Giants, Ohyah blames Azazel, and another passage calls Azazel a demon. · The Complete Books of Enoch
- Apocalypse of AbrahamIn Apocalypse of Abraham, Azazel appears between Adam and Eve as the impiety of their behavior. · The Complete Books of Enoch
What the texts say, in their own words
“Azâzêl taught people how to make weapons like swords, knives, shields, and armor. He showed them how to work with metals found in the earth.”
“Tell him how to survive so that he and his descendants can continue for all generations.” Then the Lord spoke to Raphael, saying, “Capture Azâzêl, tie him up, and throw him into the darkness.”
“Ohyah then told Hahyah that it was not their fault, but Azazel’s. He said the giants were the children of fallen angels, and they would not let their loved ones be abandoned.”
“This is the world of men, this is Adam and this is their thought on earth, this is Eve. And he who is between them is the impiety of their behavior unto perdition, Azazel himself.”
Questions
Who is Azazel?
Azazel is called a demon in The Book of Giants, and Ohyah places blame on him. In 1 Enoch, the name appears as Azâzêl, who teaches people weapon making and reveals heavenly secrets.
What does Azazel teach people?
In 1 Enoch, Azâzêl teaches people to make swords, knives, shields, and armor and to work with metals. The text also says he teaches evil ways and reveals secrets meant to remain in heaven.
What happens to Azazel in the texts?
In 1 Enoch, the Lord orders Raphael to capture Azâzêl, bind him, and throw him into darkness. In Apocalypse of Abraham, Azazel is told to go into the untrodden parts of the earth.
Where is Azazel mentioned in the lost texts?
Azazel appears in 1 Enoch, The Book of Giants and Apocalypse of Abraham, in The Complete Books of Enoch.
