Interesting Facts

• Rameel is listed among the chief leaders of the two hundred angels who descended upon the peak of Mount Hermon in the era of Jared.
• The name Armen appears as the third in a separate enumeration of these fallen angels, suggesting a possible alternate name or a slightly different grouping within the celestial host.
• Rumjael is listed as the sixth leader in yet another recounting, potentially representing a further variation in the name or a distinct, though related, entity within the same cohort.
• As with the other Watchers, Rameel/Armen/Rumael participated in the mutual oath taken on Mount Hermon, binding them to their fateful decision to take human wives.
• These beings, including Rameel/Armen/Rumael, are implicated in the corruption of mankind through their unlawful unions and the revelation of forbidden arts.

Genealogy

• The sources identify Rameel/Armen/Rumael as one of the “angels” or “sons of God” who descended from the heavenly realm. Their lineage is thus celestial, though no specific familial ties within the divine hierarchy are elucidated within these texts.
• There is no account of a birth within a conventional family structure for these angelic beings, as their existence precedes their descent and interaction with the mortal world.
• The primary genealogical consequence of Rameel/Armen/Rumael’s actions, along with the other Watchers, was their taking of “wives” from the daughters of men. However, no specific marital partners are named for Rameel/Armen/Rumael individually in these excerpts.
• The offspring of these unions were the “giants” or Nephilim, a hybrid race born from the spirits of the Watchers and the flesh of humans. While Rameel/Armen/Rumael participated in this collective transgression, the sources do not attribute specific offspring to him directly.

Historical Context

The descent of Rameel/Armen/Rumael and the other Watchers transpired “when men began to multiply on the face of the earth” and more specifically “in the days of Jared“. This period, around the mid-fifth century of the antediluvian era (approximately 460-461 A.M.), was marked by an increasing human population and, tragically, a concurrent rise in moral degradation. The arrival of these celestial beings and their subsequent transgression served as a pivotal moment, introducing forbidden knowledge and practices that further corrupted humanity. The “sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose“. This act of defiance against the divine order unleashed a cascade of negative consequences, including the birth of the monstrous Nephilim who “devoured mankind” and instigated widespread violence and sin against the natural world. The teachings of the Watchers, encompassing “charms and enchantments, and the cutting of roots“, as well as instruction in weaponry, metallurgy, and astrology, accelerated the descent into “much godlessness” and a complete corruption of human ways. Rameel/Armen/Rumael existed within this tumultuous epoch, a time when the boundaries between the celestial and terrestrial realms were breached, leading to profound and lasting repercussions for both.

Narrative

The narrative role of Rameel/Armen/Rumael is primarily defined by his participation in the collective rebellion and oath of the two hundred Watchers. As one of the listed leaders or chiefs, he bore a measure of responsibility for the ensuing events. The texts highlight the conspiracy among these angels to defy divine law and intermingle with humanity. Their descent onto Mount Hermon and the subsequent mutual imprecations solidified their commitment to this forbidden endeavor. The actions of Rameel/Armen/Rumael, along with his cohorts, directly contributed to the moral and physical corruption of the earth, evidenced by the proliferation of sin, the birth of the giants, and the dissemination of secret knowledge. Consequently, these Watchers, including Rameel/Armen/Rumael, faced a severe and irrevocable judgment from the Lord. Enoch was tasked with delivering this pronouncement, declaring that they would have “no peace nor forgiveness of sin” and would witness the destruction of their progeny. Ultimately, the narrative concerning Rameel/Armen/Rumael underscores the grave consequences of celestial disobedience and the profound impact of their actions on the early history of humankind, leading to divine judgment and the eventual need for a cataclysmic cleansing of the earth.