
Called Vilon (from the Latin velum meaning veil), the first heaven is also sometimes called Shamajim or Shamayim, a common word in the Bible for heaven. This is the lowest heaven and is associated with planetary angels and angels that rule the stars and natural phenomena such as atmosphere, wind and water. The first heaven is ruled by Archangel Gabriel and is said to be the paradise where Adam and Eve first dwelt, and where the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge grow. Read more to help you decide if Angels exist