# Abdiel — Paradise Lost character guide

> Abdiel in Paradise Lost by John Milton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Seraph Abdiel, Abdiel stern, Seraph, the Seraphim Abdiel, Seraphim

**First appearance:** 0005-book-vi

## Who they are

Loyal seraph who defies Satan's rebellion and returns to God's side.

## In the story

### [Book V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/paradise_lost_se/chapters/book-v)

The lone Seraph who dissuades and opposes Satan's rebellion, then forsakes him.

### [Book VI: The War in Heaven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/paradise_lost_se/chapters/book-vi)

Confronts Satan, strikes him with a noble blow, and defends the righteousness of serving God.

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