Azriel (Mahniel)

One of the chief ANGELS OF DESTRUCTION . Azriel is invoked to ward off evil. His name is one of seven or 10 angel names inscribed on some MEZUZOT . Azriel is known as “Azriel the Ancient.” His name Mahniel means “mighty camp.” He resides on the north side of HEAVEN , where he commands 60 myriads of legions of angels, and he also receives prayers.