raphael Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
raphael in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the divine healer). According to Jewish tradition, Raphael was one of the four angels which stood round the throne of God --Michael, Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael.
raphael in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
RA'PHAEL (the divine healer) is, according to Jewish tradition, one of the four angels who stand around the throne of God (Michael, Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael). The name is not in the Bible.