^13 (A) But the guardian angel^[a] of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael, who is one of the strongest guardian angels,^[b] came to rescue me from the kings of Persia.^[c]

²¹ I will tell you what is written in The Book of Truth. But first, you must realize that no one except Michael, the guardian angel of Israel, is on my side.

Part Four: The Dead Will Rise to Life

12 ^(A) Michael, the chief of the angels, is the protector of your people, and he will come at a time of terrible suffering, the worst in all of history. And your people who have their names written in The Book^[a] will be protected.

Michael Fights the Dragon

^7 (A) A war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels were fighting against the dragon and its angels.

⁶ The Lord buried him in a valley near the town of Beth-Peor, but even today no one knows exactly where.

^2 (A) But the Lord said, “Satan, you are wrong. Jerusalem is my chosen city, and this man was rescued like a stick from a flaming fire.”