Jehoel

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Jehoel (also called Jahoel, Shemuel, Kemual, and Yaoel) in Jewish Angelology is a member of the Angels of Presence, who mediates the ineffable name of God.^[1] The name Jehoel may have been an early form of Metatron. Jehoel is said to be the chief angel of the Seraphim,^[2] and governs heavenly singing. He is responsible for holding in check Leviathan,^[3] the monster of evil who will swallow the souls of sinners on Judgement Day.^[4]

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1. ^ Jewish Encyclopedia: Angelology
2. ^ Angels in Judaism at the Internet Encylopedia of Religion
3. ^ Davidson, Gustav (1967), A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels, p. 158, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757
4. ^ ibid., p. 173

[edit] See also

Jewish Angelarchy