Interesting Facts

• Ananel, also appearing as Hananel, is identified as one of the principal leaders of the two hundred angels who descended to Earth.
• He was part of the two hundred angels who swore an oath on the summit of Mount Hermon, binding themselves to their plan.
• In one listing, Ananel is the thirteenth angel, while in another enumeration, Hananel is the fourteenth.

Genealogy

• Ananel/Hananel is identified as one of the “angels who descended to the earth“.
• He belonged to the company of two hundred angels whose leader was Semjaza.
• The provided texts do not specify any further details regarding Ananel/Hananel’s lineage, birth, marital status, or offspring. His origin is within the celestial realm as one of the Watchers.

Historical Context

The actions of Ananel/Hananel occurred during the era when “men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them“. This period is referred to as “the days of Jared“. It was a time of significant transgression as “the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose“. The descent upon Mount Hermon and the collective oath sworn there marked a pivotal moment of rebellion against the divine order. The subsequent intermingling of the Watchers with humanity and the revelation of “what was hidden to the children of men” by these angels led to widespread sin and corruption. This included the teaching of various arts and knowledge, contributing to a state of godlessness and violence on the earth. The offspring of these unions were the Nephilim or giants, who further amplified the wickedness and eventually led to the divine decree of the Flood.

Narrative

The narrative involving Ananel/Hananel places him within the collective of the Watchers who chose to descend to Earth and defy divine boundaries. As one of the named leaders in the lists provided, his participation was integral to the initial conspiracy and the oath taken on Mount Hermon. This oath solidified their commitment to cohabiting with human women, despite the potential consequences. While the sources do not attribute any specific, individual acts or teachings directly to Ananel/Hananel, his inclusion among the principal leaders suggests he played a significant role in the broader scheme of the Watchers’ rebellion and the subsequent dissemination of forbidden knowledge or practices. His actions, as part of this collective, contributed to the moral degradation of the pre-diluvian world, ultimately leading to the judgment of the Flood. Though not a central figure with a distinct personal narrative, Ananel/Hananel’s presence in the lists of fallen angels underscores the widespread nature of this celestial transgression and its profound impact on humankind.