Neville Goddard on 1 Chronicles 22:8-10 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Chronicles 22 in context

Scripture Focus

8But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

10He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

1 Chronicles 22:8-10

Biblical Context

God tells David that because of bloodshed he cannot build the temple; a son named Solomon will bring rest, peace, and an enduring throne.

Neville's Inner Vision

Beloved, this is not a record of history but a map for your inner life. The outward warfare symbolizes an old state of consciousness that believes in struggle. The Lord’s word that David cannot build from violence invites you to relinquish that old energy; a new prince arises within your awareness—Solomon, the man of rest—bringing peace from all directions. In imagination, the temple is not a stone structure but the sanctuary you enter when you acknowledge the I AM as your true source. The throne of Israel endures because the mind dwelling in I AM remains loyal to quiet power rather than perpetual conflict. This prophecy points to your inner covenant: rest, peace, and a lasting sense of divine fatherhood over your inner kingdom. When you hold this vision, you become the builder of a temple that endures, not by force, but by rest and fidelity to the inner law of peace.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume 'I am at rest now,' dwelling in that state until it feels true. Then revise any memory of inner warfare by affirming the I AM as your peaceful, abiding reality.