The Angel of Death is a powerful and feared figure in various religions and folklore. He symbolizes the evil forces that led to Adam's fall and continue to battle against humanity. In these stories, the Archangel Azrael is the only one brave enough to stand against these forces. Despite claims by some individuals to be acting on God's behalf as the Angel of Death, the role of death is not for humans to decide. While the Angel of Death may be perceived as a powerful and frightening figure, some argue that it is simply a creation of our own fears surrounding death. However, in some belief systems, the Angel of Death holds a high position among the angels and is seen as the first to be created. There are different names and interpretations of this figure, such as in Hebrew where it is known as malakh ha-mavet. The concept of the Angel of Death is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but can be found in various religious texts and stories, such as the Midrash Tanhuma where Cain is believed to have become the Angel of Death.