Angry Hornet – Common Israel Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 3
4 min read

Updated: Sep 15

Angry Hornet – Base Art – Common Israel Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Sent by God, Stinging in Judgment

Angry Hornet is a Common Creep from the Israel Age, costing just 2 faith and offering both immediate impact and long-term value. With 1 strength and 2 hope, it brings a surprising amount of utility by using its Prophecy ability to deal 1 damage to a target enemy Being upon being created. That small sting can be just what you need to clear a key blocker, finish off a wounded foe, or trigger synergies in your Creep-focused strategy.

The Hornet of God’s Judgment

The hornet was more than just a stinging insect in Scripture, it was a symbol of God’s relentless judgment against those who opposed His covenant people. When Israel stood on the edge of the promised land, the Lord assured them that He Himself would fight for them, even through the smallest of creatures. It was a vivid reminder that God did not depend on human strength to win His battles. Even the most insignificant weapon in our eyes could be the tool of total victory when wielded by His hand.

This was not about swarms of insects alone, it was about divine intervention. God promised to drive out the enemies of Israel, not in a single overwhelming sweep, but in measured, unstoppable waves. The hornet represented pursuit, enemies who thought they could hide would be found, those who thought they could resist would be broken. Israel’s conquest was a testimony that God fulfills every promise, in His perfect timing, with His perfect strategy.

This card's verse is Deuteronomy 7:20:

"Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed."

The hornet was a sign of both judgment and protection. For Israel, it was reassurance, they would inherit the land because the Lord Himself would fight for them. For the nations who opposed Him, it was terror, there was no escape from the reach of the Almighty. The same God who parted the Red Sea could stir creation itself against His enemies. Every sting was a warning: the King of Heaven defends His own.

Angry Hornet – Full Art – Common Israel Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

From Hornets to the Cross

This promise to Israel points us to a greater reality in Christ. Just as God drove out the nations before Israel, Jesus has defeated every power that stood against us. On the cross, He stripped away the strength of sin and disarmed the powers of darkness. "Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" - Colossians 2:15. The hornet’s pursuit is a shadow of Christ’s complete victory, chasing down every accusation, every curse, until none remain.

The final fulfillment of this image will be seen when Jesus returns and establishes His kingdom in Jerusalem. Every enemy will be subdued, every rebellious heart will face His perfect justice. The same One who gently shepherds His people will scatter His adversaries like smoke before the wind. His reign will cover the earth, and the land will rest under His rule.

Believer, your King fights for you. Just as Israel watched their enemies flee before the Lord’s power, you can live knowing that no weapon formed against you can prosper. The hornet was a shadow, but Jesus is the substance. The victory is not fragile, it is eternal. You walk in a kingdom already secured, covered by the blood of the Lamb, confident in the strength of your Redeemer.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Angry Hornet is a low-cost precision card perfect for decks that thrive on incremental board control. Its damage on entry provides immediate value, making it a strong choice for early- and mid-game exchanges. It fits comfortably in Creep tribal strategies, while also supporting decks that benefit from event-driven activations or damage-based synergies.

Synergies and Plays:

Early Board Control: Ideal for dealing with low-hope enemy Beings or finishing off those that survived a previous combat or damage Event.
Creep Synergy: Easily slots into tribal builds focused on Creeps, working well with effects that care about Creep creation or sacrifice.
Board Pressure: Even after using its Prophecy ability, it remains on the field to challenge or push through, maintaining pressure in aggressive lines.