As an angel, Phanuel is reputedly a member of the four
Angels of Presence. In 1st Enoch, he is also listed as an angel of
exorcism (he is heard "expelling Satans"). Phanuel has also been linked with the Angel of Penance mentioned in the
Shepherd of Hermas. Some associate Phanuel with
Uriel; although some others see this as debatable. Phanuel's duties include bearing up God's throne, ministering Truth, and serving as an angel of judgement. According to
The Book of Enoch, Phanuel is the fourth angel "set over repentance and those who hope to inherit eternal life" [Enoch, Chapter 40:9]. He is the fourth voice heard [Enoch, Chapter 40:7] "fending off the Satans (adversaries or accusers) and forbidding them to come before the Lord of spirits to accuse them who dwell on the earth". ==See also==