Neville Goddard on 1 Chronicles 19:8-15 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

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Scripture Focus

8And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

9And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.

10Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.

11And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

12And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

13Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

14So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.

15And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 19:8-15

Biblical Context

David sends Joab and Israel’s mighty men to meet the Ammonite threat. Joab confronts the Syrians and Ammon, calling everyone to be brave and trust that the Lord will do what is good.

Neville's Inner Vision

From the Neville vantage, this tale is a map of the inner defense: the battlefield is your mind, the Ammonites are stray fears, the Syrians are impinging duties, and Joab is your disciplined will. When you hear of conflict, you do not panic; you choose the best thoughts—the choice of Israel—and place them in array against the 'enemy' thoughts. The rest of the people you deliver into the hand of Abishai—your supportive, loving self—so that you stand in unity with your God‑inspired plan. The command, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee, is the rhythm of inner reciprocity: the I AM in you meets the circumstance with proportionate support. Be of good courage, live valiantly for your inner city, and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight. The victory comes as fear-dominated images dissolve before your sustained assumption and feeling-it-real of divine presence.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume you have already won the inner battle; feel the I AM behind every choice, and let courage lead your steps. Affirm quietly: God’s presence directs my outcome.