The Book of Enoch, Chapter 20 summary
Chapter 20 of 108 · 1 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 20, seven holy angels receive distinct roles overseeing the world, human spirits, heavenly justice, chaos, Paradise, and resurrection. The list distinguishes their responsibilities, including care for sinful spirits and those who rise again, and identifies God as the one who chooses Remiel.
What happens
- The unit introduces holy angels with duties covering everything.
- Uriel oversees the world and punishment, while Raphael oversees human spirits.
- Raguel administers justice concerning heavenly lights, while Michael oversees humanity’s best and exercises authority over chaos.
- Saraqâêl oversees sinful spirits, while Gabriel has responsibility for Paradise, serpents, and Cherubim.
- God chooses Remiel to oversee those who rise again.
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The key line
“Remiel has been chosen by God to watch over those who will rise again.”The narrator
This line explicitly names God as the source of Remiel’s appointment and includes resurrection among the angels’ responsibilities.
Quick check
Which angel has responsibility for Paradise?
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