Satan was created as a holy angel. Isaiah 14:12 possibly gives Satan’s pre-fall name as Lucifer. Ezekiel 28:12-14 describes Satan as having been created a cherub, apparently the highest created angel. He became arrogant in his beauty and status and decided he wanted to sit on a throne above that of God (Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:15; 1 Timothy 3:6).
Inilalarawan din sa aklat ng Ezekiel 28: 12-14 na si Satanas ay nilalang na isang kerubin, at maaaring siya ang pinakamataas na uri ng anghel na nilalang ng Diyos. Naging palalo siya at ninais niyang umupo sa trono ng Kataas-taasang Diyos (Isaias 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:15; 1 Timoteo 3:6).