Where did demons come from?

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Prof Michael Heiser said:

I don't think demons are fallen angels.

I think demons are fallen spiritual beings.

The serpent is a bad guy and the demons in the NT. They have all rebelled at the same time.

Not all at the same time. Different evil spirits rebelled at different times.

Demons are the disembodied spirits of the dead Nephilim.

I don't think so. Nephilim were genetically human. When they died, their bodies decayed and their human spirits were confined. They could not wander around on earth as disembodied spirits.

De 32:

They sacrificed to demons that were no gods, to gods they had never known, to new gods that had come recently, whom your fathers had never dreaded.

Strong's Hebrew: 7700. שֵׁדִים (shed) — 2 Occurrences

Ps 106:

37 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons.

Biblehub:

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be powerful or to act with violence.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with "shed" is δαιμόνιον (daimonion), Strong's Greek 1140, which is used in the New Testament to refer to demons or evil spirits.
Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, the term "shed" refers to malevolent spiritual beings or demons. These entities are often associated with idolatry and false worship, representing spiritual forces opposed to God. The usage of "shed" underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the presence of evil influences that seek to lead people away from the worship of the one true God.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, various cultures believed in a pantheon of gods and spirits, some of which were considered malevolent. The Israelites, however, were called to worship Yahweh alone and to reject all forms of idolatry and demonic influence. The term "shed" reflects the biblical worldview that acknowledges the existence of spiritual beings that are in opposition to God's purposes. This understanding is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the reality of spiritual conflict.

Are demons fallen angels?

That depends on your definition of angels. In any case, demons are fallen spiritual beings.