Editing Merkavah (Divine Chariot) (section)

== Merkavta Tata'ah (Lower Chariot) ==
The Twelve Tribes are the Merkavta Tata'ah, which is the level of Atzilut within Beriah, meaning they connect Beriah to Atzilut. That is, when Malchut of Atzilut descends to be concealed in Beriah, they elevate it to connect it to Atzilut. This is because the Twelve Tribes are the twelve oxen that were under the Sea that Solomon made, with three facing north and three facing south, which are the flags of the Tribes that comprise four camps in Beriah, and the Sea above them is the level of Malchut of Atzilut.

They are the drawing down and descent of the Upper Merkavah to Beriah. For this reason, the Tribes are called by this name, which implies drawing down, like a comet (shavit).

The Ofanim and the Holy Chayot carry the Merkavah. This Merkavah is called Merkavta Tata'ah, and upon it is the Throne, which is the level of Malchut of Atzilut.