The Days of Jared – Descent of the Watchers
✦ “And it came to pass when the sons of men had multiplied… the Watchers saw and lusted after them.” ✦
Section One – Jared’s Time: A Turning Point on Earth
The name Jared (Yered, יָרֶד) means “descent”, and it marks the most tragic descent in pre-flood history—not of mankind, but of spiritual beings.
Jared was the sixth generation from Adam. In his day, the Earth was still young, though the line of Seth had already begun to separate themselves from the corrupt sons of Cain. The people multiplied, and with them came increased wickedness. But this darkness was only a precursor to what would follow:
✦ “And in the days of Jared, the angels of Yahuah who were called Watchers came down to earth.”
– Jubilees 4:15
These were not just messengers or spirits. They were powerful spiritual guardians, originally set to watch over the nations and guide humanity in truth. But something shifted…
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Section Two – The 200 Watchers and Their Rebellion
According to 1 Enoch 6–10, two hundred Watchers descended upon Mount Hermon, each taking an oath to:
✦ “Take wives for themselves among the daughters of men.”
Their leader was Shemyaza, and among them were notable names like Azazel, Baraqel, and Kokabel. These beings possessed immense knowledge and beauty. But they defiled their estate—not by coming to Earth, but by breaching the divine command to remain holy and separate.
Their union with human women produced the Nephilim—giants, tyrants, and abominations who devoured all creation and taught forbidden arts:
- Azazel taught warfare, cosmetics, enchantments
- Shemyaza taught spells and root-cuttings
- Others taught astrology, signs, and sorceries
They corrupted both man and beast, mixing kinds and teaching what should never be known.
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Section Three – Earth’s Cry and the Coming Judgment
As the Nephilim spread, they caused violence, bloodshed, and cannibalism. The Earth itself cried out:
✦ “And the whole earth has been corrupted through the works that were taught by Azazel: to him ascribe all sin.” – Enoch 10:8
Yahuah sent commands:
- Bind Azazel in the desert
- Imprison the Watchers in the deep abyss
- Destroy their offspring by turning them against each other
- Cleanse the Earth through a great flood
Only Noah, whose line remained undefiled, was chosen to build the ark.
This corruption of flesh, soul, and knowledge was the true reason for the flood—not merely human sin, but a spiritual contamination of the highest order.
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Closing Reflection
The Days of Jared remind us that not all evil originates with man. Some corruption comes from celestial rebellion, and must be judged at the highest level. But Yahuah, in His justice, never forgets the remnant.
As we continue, the scrolls will explore the Nephilim bloodlines, the preservation of secret knowledge, and how this ancient rebellion still fuels modern deception.
✦ Sealed in Yahuah’s Name ✦
Appendix A: Distinction in Judgment — Azazel, Shemyaza, and the 200
Were all 200 Watchers imprisoned?
Yes. According to 1 Enoch 10 and Jubilees, all 200 Watchers who descended upon Mount Hermon and defiled themselves with human women were sentenced to imprisonment beneath the earth until the Day of Judgment:
“Bind them for seventy generations underneath the rocks of the ground…”
— 1 Enoch 10:12
However, Azazel was judged more harshly and separately.
Azazel’s Unique Judgment
Azazel introduced:
- Warfare and weaponry to mankind
- Vanity, makeup, jewelry, and the seduction of lust
- Sorcery and corruption of beasts
He was held uniquely accountable:
“To Azazel ascribe all sin.” — 1 Enoch 10:8
Judgment:
- Bound in the desert of Dudael, covered by rough and jagged stones
- Not placed in the abyss, unlike the other Watchers
- Became a public sign of shame and guilt before creation
This links to the later Levitical scapegoat ritual, where a goat is cast into the wilderness “to Azazel” bearing the sins of the people.
Shemyaza’s Fate
Role:
- Chief of the 200 Watchers
- Extracted a mutual oath from all before descending
- Taught sorcery and enchantments
- Felt remorse after the judgment was declared
Judgment:
- Imprisoned in the abyss below the earth
- Some traditions say he was suspended between heaven and earth, but canonical texts (like Enoch) confirm his confinement with the others
Summary Table
| Name | Role | Judgment Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azazel | Weaponry, vanity, corruption | Bound separately, blame of all sin | Desert of Dudael |
| Shemyaza | Leader of the 200 | Imprisoned | Abyss |
| Others | Co-conspirators in rebellion | Imprisoned | Abyss |
Final Insight
Azazel’s unique disgrace illustrates a deeper principle: spiritual corruption through influence (teaching destruction, vanity, and seduction) is as dangerous—if not more—than breaking ranks. The measure of blame is not in title but in impact. He corrupted all flesh, which is why his name is eternally stained.
✦ Sealed in Yahuah’s Name ✦