This article is about the angel. For the almanac publisher and horologist, see Richard James Morrison. For the Marvel Comics character, see Zadkiel (comics).
As an angel of mercy, some texts claim that Zadkiel is the unnamed biblical Angel of the Lord who holds back Abraham to prevent the patriarch from sacrificing his son, Isaac. Because of this, he is usually shown holding a dagger. Other texts cite Michael or Tadhiel or some other angel as the angel intended, while others interpret the Angel of the Lord as a theophany.[3]
In the Japanese light novel series Date A Live, Zadkiel is a spiritual weapon (referred to as Angels within the series), belonging to Yoshino Himekawa. Zadkiel takes the form of a large rabbit-like puppet that is capable of absorbing water from the air and ground, creating a cold mist that can freeze anything it touches.[citation needed]