Interesting Facts

• Jomjael is listed as one of the leaders of the two hundred angels who descended to Earth.
• Jomjael was among those who bound themselves by a mutual oath upon Mount Hermon.
• †Jetrêl† is enumerated as the seventeenth among the angels in another listing of fallen angels.

Genealogy

• Jomjael is identified as one of the “leaders” of the “angels” who descended to the earth.
• He was part of the two hundred angels who congregated on the “summit of Mount Hermon” and swore a binding oath.
• This collective action was under the leadership of Semlazaz (also called Samjâzâ).
• The sources do not provide details about Jomjael/Jetrel’s origins in the celestial realm, his birth, any marital relationships with human women, or any offspring he might have fathered, beyond his inclusion in the group of descending angels. The appearance of †Jetrêl† in another list confirms his association with this collective of fallen angels.

Historical Context

The actions of Jomjael and the other Watchers took place when “men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them“. This period, occurring “in the days of Jared“, witnessed the attraction of “the sons of God” to the “daughters of men that they were fair“, leading them to take wives “of all which they chose“. The assembly of the two hundred angels, including Jomjael, on Mount Hermon and their collective oath marked a significant act of defiance against the divine order. This transgression involved revealing “what was hidden to the children of men“, as the Watchers imparted forbidden knowledge. While the specific knowledge or skills taught by Jomjael are not mentioned, his participation as a leader places him within this context of revealing secrets and potentially contributing to the increasing “godlessness” and “corruption” on the earth. The consequence of these unions was the birth of giants, who further exacerbated the wickedness on earth, ultimately leading to the divine decision to bring about the Flood.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Jomjael centers on his role as a “leader” among the two hundred angels who deliberately chose to descend to Earth. His presence in the list of principal figures underscores the communal nature of this rebellion. The oath sworn on Mount Hermon is a pivotal event in this narrative, highlighting Jomjael’s commitment to the shared plan of cohabiting with human women, despite the potential ramifications. While the provided texts do not specify any particular teachings or actions unique to Jomjael, unlike some other Watchers who are associated with specific forbidden knowledge, his status as a leader implies a level of involvement in the overall agenda and decisions of this fallen host. The appearance of a similarly named angel, †Jetrêl†, in another enumeration of these angels reinforces his participation in this celestial descent and its subsequent impact on the terrestrial realm. Together, their inclusion in these lists emphasizes the significant influence of the Watchers’ actions on the early history of humankind as depicted in these ancient texts, contributing to the narrative that culminates in the judgment of the Flood.