In the Bible Michael is mentioned in the books of Daniel, Jude and Revelation. The name means 'Who (is) Like God?' and could be a title given to more than one of God's representatives. The angel who was speaking to Daniel told him that Michael had come to his assistance in his contention with the king of Persia (see Daniel 10:13,21). In the time of Daniel the prophet, Michael the Archangel also helped the Israelites who were rebuilding Jerusalem, by contending with those who were trying to hinder the work (referred to in Jude 9).

Michael the Great Prince will again deliver God's people, and establish them in the land, subduing their enemies (see Daniel 12:1; Revelation 12:7). This may be a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ and the work he will do when he returns to the earth.

(See ARCHANGEL).

Mad, Madness
Magic
Man
Martyr
Mary
Mediator
Melchizedek
Memorial
Mercy
Messiah
Michael
Millennium
Minister
  1. The priests in the Old Testament
  2. The angels
  3. Jesus Christ and the apostles
  4. The civil authorities
Miracle
Mission, Missionary
Moderation
Mystery