Inner Division to Divine Unity
1 Chronicles 1:19 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
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Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
1 Chronicles 1:19 states that Eber had two sons, Peleg and Joktan; Peleg’s name means 'division' because the earth was divided in his days. The verse presents a simple genealogical note that carries symbolic potential for inner life.
Neville's Inner Vision
In Neville's sense, the 'earth' is your field of consciousness; birth of Peleg and Joktan marks two inner movements—one that seems to pull apart, the other that seeks to extend. The phrase 'in his days the earth was divided' is not a literal geography but a vivid symbol of a moment when your awareness feels split into parts, when a familiar world seems torn by a new idea, desire, or decision. Peleg stands for the impulse to set things apart, to name differences and take sides; Joktan represents branching, growth, and the expansion of your inner lineage as you explore new possibilities. The extraordinary point is that this division occurs within the I AM, within your own consciousness; Providence and order are not external events but alignment that you invite by awareness. By recognizing that both 'sons' arise from the same self—Eber's consciousness—you can reframe the moment as an invitation to unify, not polarize. When you dwell in this awareness, the sense of division dissolves, and a steadier rhythm of order and guidance emerges from within.
Practice This Now
Imaginative Act: In a quiet moment, close your eyes and imagine Peleg dissolving into Joktan; say, 'I Am One.' Feel a warm current of unity flowing through you, and rest in the awareness that all parts of you belong to the same Mind.
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