7 Heavenly Realms
Heavens is always plural in Hebrew, with seven levels of heaven noted in Scripture. The names are Vilon, Rakia, Shechakim, Zevul, Maon, Machon, and Aravot.
1. Vilon is “That stretches out the heavens as a curtain (Vilon), and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in.” Isaiah 40:22


2. Rakia is where “God set them in the firmament (Rakia) of the heavens.” (Gen 1:17

3. Shechakim is from “He commanded the skies (shechakim) above and opened the doors of heaven, and He rained down manna upon them to eat.” (Psalm 78:23

4. Zevul is the location for “I have surely built you a house of habitation (Zevul), a place for you to dwell in forever.: (1 Kings 8:13


5. Maon is where “The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime and in the night his song shall be with Me.” (Psalm 42:8


6. Machon is the location of the storehouses of snow, rain, hail, whirlwinds, storms, etc. “The Lord shall open unto you His good treasure…” Deuteronomy 28:12


7. Aravot is that in which are righteousness, judgment, and charity, the storehouses of life, of peace and of blessing, the spirits of the righteous, with which the Lord will hereafter revive the dead. Those living here include the Ophannim, Seraphim, holy Chayyot, the ministering angels, the Throne of Glory, and the King of the Universe. “Cast up a highway for Him Who rides upon the clouds (Aravot)’ His name is Yah. (Psalm 68:4


Notice that the first three represent the universe, the visible night sky and sun, and the atmosphere. These are natural, physical things even when beyond the range of telescopes.
Each of the other four levels is both physical and spiritual. Three levels are translated Habitation, but we need a different clue. Three levels are populated: Zevul, with the celestial Jerusalem; Maon, with bands of ministering angels; and Aravot, with various heavenly beings, the Throne, and the spirits of the saints. That is the level Paul referred to, the third of the populated levels, in 2 Corinthians 12:2
