in numbering Israel (2 Sam. 24:14–17; 1 Chr. 21:11–30), and the slaying of 185,000 Assyrians (2 Ki. 19:35; Isa. 37:36). The thoughtful care of the Angel of Jehovah is shown in His treatment of Elijah (1 Ki. 19:5–7). He instructs Elijah in his controversy with Ahaziah and the judgment on the messengers (2 Ki. 1:1–16). He is the protector of Daniel (Dan. 3:28; 6:22), if these passages are correctly applied to the Angel of Jehovah. He is the revealer of secrets to Zechariah in his prophecy. The combined