River to Sheol

The 1st layer and lowest reaches of Heaven, acting as a barrier between Heaven and Sheol.

A murky, fiery river leading to Upper Sheol where frost and fire, thirst and shivering begin. Fierce angels cast Humans who dishonor God into the pit from this setting. Below this point, no Angel can go but Satanael and those cast out of Heaven (see Demons, Nephilim). Any final divine punishments will be enacted here by Angels, punishment will further occur in Sheol but no longer at the hand of God. parent: Heaven

Based on 2 Enoch, Layer of Heaven #3