The Identity of Heavenly Covering Cherubs

While the names of Lucifer and Gabriel are explicitly identified in connection with the office of a covering cherub or as occupying positions of similar exaltation, the records do not provide the specific name of a third individual in that office11MR 367.2+2.

The Identity of the Covering Cherubs 😇

• Lucifer's Former Position: Lucifer was created as a covering cherub, a being of high capabilities who stood in the immediate presence of God11MR 367.2+1. He was the most exalted of created beings and held the place of covering cherub before his self-exaltation led to his fall15LtMs, Ms 23, 1900, par. 18+1.

• Gabriel's Exaltation: The angel Gabriel is described as the mighty messenger of God who "stands in the presence of God"5BC 1114.5+1. He is the one chosen to open the purposes of God to humanity, and it is noted that he stands next in honor to the Son of GodDA 99.1.

• Satan's Observations: After his fall, Satan (Lucifer) looked upon the heavenly courts and saw another angel now standing near to the Father, veiling His gloryDD 56.2. He recognized that the majestic presence and exalted position of this angel—who placed the crown upon Christ—might have once been his ownDD 56.2.

The Office and the Anointing 🛡️

• The Anointed Cherub: The scriptures describe the office of the "anointed cherub that covereth" as being on the holy mountain of God, walking in the midst of the stones of fireDD 59.2+1.

• The Position of Honor: This position was one of being "full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty"PC 168.1+1. It involved being closely connected and identified with the administration of God's governmentST April 28, 1890, par. 1.

• Christ's Authority: While Gabriel and the former Lucifer are the figures most clearly associated with these highest angelic ranks, they remain created beings who are associate with and subordinate to Michael, who is Christ, their PrinceDAR1909 240.3+1.

The Role of Other High Dignitaries ✨

• Heavenly Hierarchy: Believers are encouraged that they will one day associate with the "highest dignitaries in the kingdom of heaven," a group that includes Gabriel, cherubim, seraphim, angels, and the archangelTA 285.2+1.

• The Presence of Many: There are "thousand thousands" who minister to God and "ten thousand times ten thousand" who stand before Him, but among these countless hosts, only the names of Lucifer (prior to his fall) and Gabriel are singled out in the context of the specific covering or standing office Daniel 7:10DA 99.1.

• The Mystery of the Office: The specific names of other individuals who may currently fill the role of the covering cherubs are not revealed; rather, the focus remains on the character of the office and the divine authority of Christ over all heavenly agenciesDD 56.2+1.