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Chapter 106: The Ascension of Enoch
Epistle of Enoch
106:1
And in those days, when the time came for Enoch to depart from the earth, the angels came down to take him.
106:2
'And Enoch was taken up into heaven, and he was not, for God took him, and he became as one of the angels.'
Parallels with Canonical Texts
Genesis 5:24
And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him
Connection: Direct reference to Enoch's translation
106:3
'And his name was changed to Metatron, the lesser God, and he was exalted above all the heavenly hosts.'
106:4
'And he became the prince of the divine servants, and he stood before the throne of the Holy One continually.'
106:5
And the righteous mourned the departure of Enoch, but they were comforted by the knowledge that he had been exalted to the heavens.