Many modern Christians say principalities and powers represent the Kingdom of Hell and demonic entities. I can’t recall all the sources, but in my meanderings over the years, I’ve heard both Rabbis and hermetic kabbalahists argue that this is something we should take literally. Ancient Israel existed in a time of kingdoms and empires, principalities were areas ruled by kings and emperors, the powers were themselves and their appointments.

Does anyone have any logical disagreement?