Hebrew tradition of archangel Michael as the protector of Israel, Book of Daniel

Is anyone familiar enough with this tradition to expand upon it?

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Permalink Reply by Tova on July 10, 2009 at 1:09am

It is my understanding as a child that the Archangel Michael, and for that matter, the Archangel Gabriel were entities that were called upon during times of desperate relief from the enemy. The Christian idea of a hansom man with wings of gold is misleading. Their sole purpose was to bring utter destruction to the opposition.

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Garrett on July 10, 2009 at 7:26am

Thanks Tova. Did Gabriel and Michael have different functions? And would the Jewish people have called upon them specifically or prayed directly to Hashem?

Tova said:

It is my understanding as a child that the Archangel Michael, and for that matter, the Archangel Gabriel were entities that were called upon during times of desperate relief from the enemy. The Christian idea of a hansom man with wings of gold is misleading. Their sole purpose was to bring utter destruction to the opposition.