For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. – Psalm 91:11
Bible Verses About Angels Killing
Angels as Warriors
Angels are often depicted as warriors in the Bible, with divine strength and authority. These celestial beings, sent by God, fight battles that are beyond our understanding. They are tasked with executing God’s will, carrying out His commandments, and serving justice. When we think of angels, we might picture them as gentle beings, but their role as warriors is a powerful reminder that God has appointed them to protect and to punish those who oppose His will. Their presence signifies not only protection for us, but also a divine execution of justice that we do not fully perceive.
2 Kings 19:35
That night the angel of the Lord went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the Assyrian camp. – 2 Kings 19:35
Isaiah 37:36
Then the angel of the Lord went out and struck down a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. – Isaiah 37:36
Revelation 20:1
And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. – Revelation 20:1
Matthew 13:41
The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. – Matthew 13:41
Revelation 7:1
After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. – Revelation 7:1
Angels of Destruction
In certain narratives throughout scripture, we read about angels acting as instruments of destruction. They deliver God’s judgments upon nations, cities, and ultimately, individuals who defy His commands. It is sobering to realize that these actions are carried out with divine authority and serve to fulfill God’s plan. Through these accounts, we learn about God’s holiness and justice, reminding us that His decisions are not arbitrary; they are necessary for the greater good of His creation. We see a balance in God’s nature, revealing both grace and judgment through His angels.
Exodus 12:23
When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. – Exodus 12:23
1 Chronicles 21:14
So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel fell dead. – 1 Chronicles 21:14
Revelation 8:7
The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. A third of the earth was burned up