FAQ :: Who are the host of heaven?

The “host of heaven” has two basic meanings and the meaning is determined by the context of the passages used in Scripture. Both heavenly (celestial) bodies — the sun, moon, stars and angels are referred to as the “host of heaven.” These two meanings also often overlap when angels are sometimes also referred to as stars (Judges 5:20; Job 25:5; 38:7, Revelation 1:20.In the book of Deuteronomy the Lord warned not to worship the celestial stars and created heavenly bodies instead of worshipping Him:


The host of heaven can also be reference to evil angels. In the Old Testament passage below, evil angels are referred to as “the host of heaven.” In the struggle between the evil King Ahab and the prophet Micah the host of heaven standing before God are evil angels (spirits).


Luke uses the words “heavenly host” when describing heavenly beings, heavenly angels:


According to the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, the phrase “host of heaven” came into use because of the close connection between the realms of the earth and heaven in ancient thought. The word “host” is basically a military term connected with fighting and waging war.

When Jesus Christ returns at the end of the Tribulation he will bring with Him, a heavenly host or “armies” from heaven (Revelation 19:14) as he fights the final battle to regain planet Earth and set-up His millennial kingdom.