Also known as: Beliar, Belia'al
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Worthlessness/Lawlessness.
Belial's name in Hebrew literally means "without worth" or "without a master"—he represents the ultimate rejection of divine law and moral order. In the Dead Sea Scrolls, he appears as the leader of the Sons of Darkness, locked in eternal struggle against the Sons of Light.
In Jewish and early Christian demonology, Belial is one of the most powerful demons, sometimes considered second only to Satan himself. He is the spirit of lawlessness that leads humanity away from righteousness. The apostle Paul asked, "What accord has Christ with Belial?"—using the name as a synonym for ultimate evil.
Despite representing worthlessness, Belial is often depicted as beautiful and persuasive. He was created as an angel of light before his fall, and retains his seductive appearance. His power lies not in brute force but in convincing mortals that evil is good, that chaos is freedom, that law is tyranny.
Belial's domain is deception. He whispers justifications for wickedness, makes the forbidden seem reasonable, and leads the righteous astray through subtle manipulation. In medieval demonology, he was assigned to the second hierarchy of hell, commanding eighty legions of demons.
In this ancient Jewish text, each patriarch warns their descendants about Belial's influence. He attacks through sexual immorality, wine, love of money, and arrogance. The only defense is purity of heart and adherence to God's law—for where righteousness dwells, Belial cannot enter.
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