First heaven (Shamayim) The lowest heaven. Shamayim borders the Earth and is ruled by Gabriel. It contains the
clouds, the winds, the Upper Waters, and is home to the two hundred astronomer-angels who
preside over the stars.
Second heaven (Raquia) Raquia ruled by the angel Raphael, and, according to Enoch, it is within this heaven that
the fallen angels are imprisoned awaiting final judgment in complete darkness.
Third heaven (Sagun or Shehaquin) According to Enoch, hell lies within the northern boundaries of the third heaven. Sagun is
ruled by Anahel, and is the residence for Izra'll, the Islamic angel of death. It is here that the
wicked are tortured by w angels. In southern regions, however, there exists a bountiful
paradise, thought to be the Garden of Eden, where the souls of the righteous will come after
death.
Fourth heaven (Zebhul or Machanon) Ruled by Michael, the fourth heaven, "is the site of the heavenly Jerusalem, the holy
Temple and its Altar". It is here, according to Enoch, that the Garden of Eden is actually
housed, not in the third heaven.
Fifth heaven (Machon or Ma'on) Machon is home to God, Aaron, and the avenging angels. The northern boundaries, said to
be ruled by either Sandalphon or Sammael, is home to the fallen grigori (watchers). In the
southern regions, on the other hand, reside the ministering angels who endlessly chant the
praises of the Lord.
Sixth heaven (Zebul or Makhon) The sixth heaven is ruled by Zebul at night and Sabath during the day. This stormy,
snow-ridden dwelling is home to the seven phoenixes and the seven cherubim who sing the
praises of God. A multitude of other angelic beings also reside here who study an array of
subjects including astronomy, ecology, the seasons, and mankind.
Seventh heaven (Araboth) The holiest of heavens, Araboth is ruled by Casiel, and is home to God on his Divine
Throne, along with the highest order of angels~the seraphim, cherubim, and thrones.
clouds, the winds, the Upper Waters, and is home to the two hundred astronomer-angels who
preside over the stars.
Second heaven (Raquia) Raquia ruled by the angel Raphael, and, according to Enoch, it is within this heaven that
the fallen angels are imprisoned awaiting final judgment in complete darkness.
Third heaven (Sagun or Shehaquin) According to Enoch, hell lies within the northern boundaries of the third heaven. Sagun is
ruled by Anahel, and is the residence for Izra'll, the Islamic angel of death. It is here that the
wicked are tortured by w angels. In southern regions, however, there exists a bountiful
paradise, thought to be the Garden of Eden, where the souls of the righteous will come after
death.
Fourth heaven (Zebhul or Machanon) Ruled by Michael, the fourth heaven, "is the site of the heavenly Jerusalem, the holy
Temple and its Altar". It is here, according to Enoch, that the Garden of Eden is actually
housed, not in the third heaven.
Fifth heaven (Machon or Ma'on) Machon is home to God, Aaron, and the avenging angels. The northern boundaries, said to
be ruled by either Sandalphon or Sammael, is home to the fallen grigori (watchers). In the
southern regions, on the other hand, reside the ministering angels who endlessly chant the
praises of the Lord.
Sixth heaven (Zebul or Makhon) The sixth heaven is ruled by Zebul at night and Sabath during the day. This stormy,
snow-ridden dwelling is home to the seven phoenixes and the seven cherubim who sing the
praises of God. A multitude of other angelic beings also reside here who study an array of
subjects including astronomy, ecology, the seasons, and mankind.
Seventh heaven (Araboth) The holiest of heavens, Araboth is ruled by Casiel, and is home to God on his Divine
Throne, along with the highest order of angels~the seraphim, cherubim, and thrones.
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