Revelation 17:8

If we were right in our suggestions about the deathstroke delivered to the head in Revelation 13:1-3, this would be another good way to portray it. The abyss was the origin of the sundarkening smoke, locusts and the domain over which Satan rules. (Revelation 9:1-3; Revelation 9:11) This beast out of the abyss is headed for perdition or destruction, utter ruin. The sinful world stands in awe of a beast that lived, died and now is seen rising out of the pit. God foreordained before the foundation of the world that those who obeyed Christ would have their names written in the book of life and be saved. Likewise, those who refuse to obey will be lost. (Mark 16:15-16; Ephesians 1:3-12)