Question
What is the relationship between the angels and the nations of the world?
Answer
There are 70 angels representing the 70 nations (the number of descendants of Noah listed in Gen.Ch.10). The angel of Esau, with whom Jacob wrestled (Gen.32:25-30), is identified in the Midrash as Samael, i.e. Satan. Michael was the angel who represents the Jewish people; see Daniel 10:21 and 12:1.