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Friends, If you’re new here, you’ll quickly discover that I delve far down the rabbit hole in search of hidden gems of information that the general public isn’t aware of. However, this subject matter belongs to my oldest son and is not mine. He pointed it out to me, and now come along with me as we explore his journey of enlightenment and discovery.
The Descent of the Watchers:
In the days before the Great Flood, a cosmic rebellion unfolded—one that forever altered the course of human history. Two hundred angels, known as the Watchers, descended upon Mount Hermon, driven by desires forbidden by the Creator. These beings, initially tasked with watching over and guiding humanity, instead forsook their heavenly mandate.
They lusted after human women, taking them as wives and bearing offspring—the Nephilim, beings of extraordinary stature and power. As the world groaned under the weight of this corruption, the once-great forests of ancient Earth, towering as high as the heavens, met a mysterious fate.
What caused these mighty trees to be felled, and who was behind their destruction? This essay explores the biblical and extrabiblical narratives that shed light on this lost era of giants and fallen angels.
The Arrival of the Watchers and Their Sin:
The Book of Enoch, a text referenced by early church fathers and quoted in (Jude 1:14-15), details the arrival of these celestial beings:
“And it came to pass, when the children of men had multiplied, that in those days were born unto them beautiful and comely daughters. And the angels, the children of heaven, saw and lusted after them, and said to one another: ‘Come, let us choose us wives from among the children of men and beget us children.'” (1 Enoch 6:1-2).
These angels made a pact upon Mount Hermon, swearing an oath of rebellion together. The leader of these fallen Watchers, known as Semyaza, along with his chief lieutenants like Azazel, led the charge in corrupting mankind.
The Book of Genesis briefly mentions this event:
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.” (Genesis 6:4).
The Nephilim, often interpreted as “fallen ones” in Hebrew, were monstrous in size and influence. They brought chaos to the earth, teaching forbidden knowledge, including warfare, witchcraft, and the misuse of nature’s resources.
The Rise and Fall of the Great Forests:
Ancient accounts suggest that the pre-Flood world was vastly different from the one we see today. Enormous trees, some reaching toward the heavens, once covered the land. The Book of Enoch and other ancient sources hint at a time when these colossal trees flourished, a testament to the majesty of the original creation.
Yet, these mighty forests were mysteriously cut down. Why? And by whom?
The Judgment Upon the Watchers and the Nephilim:
As the corruption of the Watchers and their offspring spread, God decreed a divine judgment. He sent the archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel to enact punishment. The Book of Enoch records God’s decree: “And again the Lord said to Raphael: ‘Bind Azazel hand and foot, and cast him into the darkness: and make an opening in the desert, which is in Dudael, and cast him therein.'” (1 Enoch 10:4-5)
Michael was tasked with binding Semyaza and the rest of the Watchers, imprisoning them until the final judgment. The Nephilim, too, faced divine wrath. As they warred among themselves, the floodwaters were prepared to wash away their existence: “And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.” (Genesis 6:17).
- The Felling of the Great Trees: Divine or Demonic? The mysterious destruction of the towering trees aligns with this divine judgment. But who cut them down? Divine Intervention: Some interpretations suggest that God Himself commanded the felling of the great trees. Just as He sent the Flood to cleanse the earth, He may have ordered these mighty forests removed to erase the remnants of the Nephilim’s rule. These trees may have been intertwined with the Watchers’ wicked knowledge, possibly used as conduits of power or sites of idolatrous worship.
The Book of Enoch does not provide specific details about what happened to the trees after they were cut down. However, the overall narrative suggests that the Earth was left in a state of ruin, which contributed to the need for the Great Flood to cleanse and renew the earth. This also allows for connection to other traditions.
Similar themes of giants or supernatural beings causing environmental destruction appear in other ancient cultures and mythologies. For example: In Greek mythology, the Titans were often associated with natural forces and upheaval. The idea that God had the Archangel cut down large trees to prevent the giants (Nephilim) from attempting to climb into Heaven is an intriguing concept.
But it is not explicitly detailed in the canonical biblical texts or even in the Book of Enoch. However, there are some elements in ancient traditions, apocryphal writings, and interpretations that might be related to this idea. These giants are said to be violent, destructive, and rebellious, consuming the Earth’s resources and causing chaos. Their destructive behavior is often interpreted as a metaphor for their moral and spiritual corruption, which ultimately leads to Divine judgment.
The biblical analogy of the Tower of Babel in (Genesis 11), describes humanity’s attempts to build a tower to reach Heaven. God intervenes by confusing their language and scattering them, preventing their prideful rebellion. This story shares thematic similarities with the idea of Giants attempting to climb into Heaven.
Both narratives involve humanity’s (or semi-divine beings’) hubris and God’s intervention to prevent it. In the Book of Enoch, angels play a significant role in both the corruption and the judgment of the Earth. The Archangels are tasked with carrying out God’s will, including punishing the Watchers and their offspring.
2) The Nephilim’s War: The Nephilim, in their colossal might, could have destroyed the forests in their struggle for dominance. As Enoch describes, the giants turned on each other in brutal wars before the Flood, leaving devastation in their wake. While there is no explicit mention of trees being cut down by angels to prevent the giants from climbing to Heaven.
3) Angelic Warriors: The righteous angels, led by Michael and Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel could have been responsible for this act. If these trees were linked to the Watchers’ knowledge and influence, the heavenly host may have felled them to sever the unholy connection between the fallen realm and earth. The Archangels are depicted as agents of divine justice who intervene to restore order.
Yes! The Bible contains several references to trees being cut down, which may provide insight into the felling of the great trees in the days of the Watchers and Nephilim. Here are some key passages that could relate to this mysterious event:
Trees Cut Down as Judgment:
(Ezekiel 31:3-14), this passage describes the fall of the “cedar of Lebanon,” a massive and towering tree likened to a powerful ruler. Some scholars believe this could symbolize a great empire, possibly even referencing the Nephilim’s dominion before the Flood. Trees in ancient Near Eastern traditions often symbolize strength, stability, and the connection between Heaven and Earth (e.g., the Tree of Life) in Genesis or the cosmic tree in other mythologies.
“Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs. The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the trees of the field.” (Ezekiel 31:3-4).
This passage continues by saying God cut the tree down, comparing it to the destruction of prideful beings: “I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one of the heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his wickedness.” (Ezekiel 31:11). This could be a metaphor for the destruction of the mighty Nephilim and the felling of their colossal trees, possibly the ones that once reached the heavens.
2. The Giants and Their Trees Removed:
(Amos 2:9), describes God destroying the Amorites, a race of giants, and compares them to towering trees:”Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath.” (Amos 2:9). This suggests that the giants (like the Nephilim) were not only destroyed themselves but also their “cedar-like” stature and strongholds—possibly their ancient trees.
The cutting down of trees could symbolize the severing of the giants’ attempt to bridge the gap between Earth and Heaven, much like the Tower of Babel was halted. Some Jewish and Christian apocryphal works (e.g., Jubilees, 3 Baruch) and early interpretations suggest that the giants’ actions were seen as an affront to God’s authority.
3. The Watchers and the Dream of a Cut-Down:
(Daniel 4:10-15), recounts Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a great tree cut down by a Watcher, leaving only a stump behind: “Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth:
The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.” (Daniel 4:10-12).
“Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth.” (Daniel 4:15).
The idea of preventing access to Heaven is a recurring theme in these traditions, and it’s possible that this concept could be extended to the destruction of trees as a symbolic act of divine intervention.
This Watcher-ordered tree felling in Daniel could parallel the destruction of the ancient forests where the Watchers once ruled. If the pre-Flood giants and Watchers had vast trees reaching into the heavens, their downfall may have included the destruction of those very trees.
4. The Towering Cedars and Their Destruction:
Isaiah 2:12-13 speaks of the Lord cutting down high trees, which could symbolize the fall of proud rulers—or even something more ancient like the Watchers’ strongholds:
“For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan.”
This suggests that tall trees, possibly associated with the ancient fallen ones, were brought down as part of divine judgment. The “oaks of Bashan” could also hint at Nephilim territory, as Bashan was known as the land of Og, a giant (Deuteronomy 3:11). 5. Prophecy of Future Tree Felling
Revelation 8:7 describes massive ecological destruction in the end times:
“The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.”
This echoes the idea that God’s judgment often involves the destruction of trees, just as it possibly did in the days of the Watchers.
‘Friends, as I conclude this journey we have been on, From these passages, we see that the Bible does support the idea of massive trees being cut down as part of divine judgment. The Book of Enoch describes a world before the Flood where towering trees existed, possibly serving as sacred or powerful locations for the Watchers and Nephilim. These trees may have been felled by angelic intervention, by the giants themselves in war, or by the hand of God.
While, again there is no direct biblical or apocryphal evidence that God had the Archangels cut down trees to prevent the giants from climbing into Heaven, the themes of divine intervention, rebellion, and judgment align with this idea. The Book of Enoch and other ancient traditions emphasize that the giant’s’ actions were a violation of divine order, and God acted through angels to restore balance.
The symbolic interpretation of trees as a connection between Heaven and Earth could support the idea that their destruction was part of God’s plan to thwart the giants’ hubris.
Author’s Note:
What this leaves is the echoes of a “Forgotten World.” The story of the Watchers, their corruption, and the destruction of the ancient forests reveals a forgotten chapter in biblical history. These 200 angels, meant to protect, instead brought ruin. Their offspring, the Nephilim, filled the earth with violence, prompting God’s swift judgment.
The great trees, reaching toward the heavens, vanished as mysteriously as the giants who once ruled beneath them. Though these events are shrouded in the mists of time, their echoes remain. The fallen Watchers await their final judgment (Jude 1:6), and the remnants of their deeds continue to fascinate and warn us.
As Jesus Himself said: “But as the days of ‘Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. (Matthew 24:37). The days of Noah were marked by angelic rebellion, hybrid abominations, and divine reckoning. Could history repeat itself? The warnings of Scripture remind us to remain vigilant, for the battle between good and evil is far from over.
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