Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 34:6 Historical context

Deuteronomy 34:6 records Moses' burial, the event over which Michael and the devil disputed here.

Daniel 10:13 identifies Michael as a chief prince who helps in spiritual warfare—Jude's reference to Michael contending with the devil draws on this same angelic role.

Daniel 10:21 calls Michael 'your prince' who contends alongside—Jude uses the same figure, showing Michael's protective authority over God's people.

Daniel 12:1 Parallel

Daniel 12:1 calls Michael 'the great prince' who arises to deliver—Jude's Michael disputing with the devil fits this role as protector.

Zechariah 3:2 is the direct source of the phrase 'The Lord rebuke you' spoken to Satan — Jude 1:9 applies this same rebuke to the dispute over Moses.

1 Peter 3:9 Parallel

1 Peter 3:9 teaches not returning reviling for reviling, exactly as Michael models here.

2 Peter 2:11 states angels do not slander, matching Michael's restraint in this dispute.

Revelation 12:7 depicts Michael leading angels in war against the dragon—Jude's account of Michael contending with the devil aligns with this cosmic battle.

Revelation 12:9 identifies the dragon as that ancient serpent, the devil — the same adversary Michael contends with in Jude 1:9.

Exodus 22:28 forbids cursing rulers, paralleling Michael's refusal to slander the devil here.

Mark 9:25 Contrast

In Mark 9:25, Jesus rebukes an unclean spirit directly with authority, contrasting with Michael who defers to God by saying 'The Lord rebuke you.'