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.
