An archangel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.
About Gabriel
One of the two angels mentioned by name in the Bible (the other is Michael). Gabriel appeared in He appeared to a man named Daniel to explain the meaning of a special vision Daniel had received. Gabriel also told Daniel what would happen on Judgment Day (the time when God will judge all people) and gave Daniel wisdom and understanding (Daniel 8:16; 9:21–22).
In the New Testament, Gabriel appeared to a priest named Zechariah. This happened while Zechariah was serving in the temple. He announced the birth of Zechariah's son, John the Baptist (Luke 1:11–20). Six months later, Gabriel appeared to Mary. He announced she would be the mother of Jesus, who was the Messiah (God's chosen one) that people had been waiting for (Luke 1:26–33).
Key References
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
All Scripture References (4)
Daniel (2)
And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.”
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.