The Abyss, the "bottomless pit," is a deep compartment within the earth where fallen angels are held (Rev. [[9:1-2|bible.87.9.1-87.9.2]]+, [[11|bible.87.9.11]]+). See commentary on Revelation 9:1. The Beast is said to ascend from the Abyss [#17-#16] (Rev. [[11:7|bible.87.11.7]]+; [[17:8|bible.87.17.8]]+), probably after being revived from his deadly wound as the seventh king[#13-#17] (Rev. [[17:11|bible.87.17.11]]+). See Supernatural Origin?The Abyss is also the holding place for the dragon (Satan) during the Millennial Kingdom (Rev. [[20:1-3|bible.87.20.1-87.20.3]]+).See Symbols of Kingdoms.