Is the Hierarchy Derived From Second Temple Jewish Literature?

Mike has a question about the chief prince Michael disputing with the devil over the body of Moses and Jude nine. Mike: Why is Michael only considered a prince when Gabriel is not a prince also, but only a messenger where they created at the same time or one before the other? I mean, what actually determines their hierarchy? Is the hierarchy derived from second temple Jewish literature? Well, the short answers were never told. If the hierarchy frustrates you, you're probably just going to have to get used to disappointment because it just doesn't go into it. It's kind of like humans can be equal ontologically equal, but still have hierarchy.