3 And there mine eyes saw how they made these their instruments, iron chains of immeasurable weight. (ENO) 4 And I asked the angel of peace who went with me, saying: ‘For whom are these chains being prepared?’ (ENO) 5 And he said unto me: ‘These are being prepared for the hosts of Azâzêl, so that they may take them and cast them into the abyss of complete condemnation, and they shall cover their jaws with rough stones as the Lord of Spirits commanded. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 54:3–5
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Book of Enoch 53:4–6
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Book of Enoch 56:1–2
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