A biblical term describing heavenly beings who belong to God’s divine family or council. In the Old TestamentThe first major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of 39 books in the standard Protestant canon (and more in expanded canons such as the Ethiopian tradition). The Old Testament records God’s creation, covenants, laws, prophets, and the entire pre‑Messianic history of Israel. In the context of your page, the Old Testament provides the physics and architecture of the afterlife... More, it refers to spiritual beings created by God, not human men. These beings appear in passages like , Job 1–2, and , where they act as watchersThe Watchers are high‑ranking B’nai Elohim (“Sons of God”) who held administrative authority over nations and realms in the ancient world. Scripture presents two major categories: 1. The Genesis 6 Watchers These are the beings who “violated the biological boundaries” by descending and corrupting humanity through forbidden unions . Their rebellion produced the Nephilim and triggered divine judgment. 2. The... More, messengers, or members of God’s heavenly assembly. The phrase highlights their origin, loyalty, and role within God’s spiritual realm.