19 And in the second are the hosts Of the armies which are ordained for the day of judgement, to work vengeance on the spirits of deceit and of Beliar. (T12) 20 And above them are the holy ones. (T12) 21 And in the highest of all dwelleth the Great Glory, far above all holiness. (T12)
Testament of Levi 1:19–21
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Testament of Levi 1:24–26
24 And in the heaven below this are the angels who bear answers to the angels of the presence of the Lord. (T12) 25 And in the heaven next to this are thrones and dominions, in which always they offer praise to God. (T12) 26 When, therefore, the Lord looketh upon us, all of us are… (T12)
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2 Baruch 21:5–7
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Book of Enoch 71:6–8
6 And my spirit saw the girdle which girt that house of fire, And on its four sides were streams full of living fire, And they girt that house. (ENO) 7 And round about were Seraphin, Cherubin, and Ophannin: And these are they who sleep not And guard the throne of His gl… (ENO)
Book of Enoch 39:11–13
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Book of Enoch 15:9–11
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