Neville Goddard on 1 Samuel 19:17 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Samuel 19 in context

Scripture Focus

17And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?

1 Samuel 19:17

Biblical Context

Saul confronts Michal about deceiving him to let David escape. Michal explains that David asked her to let him go and questions why she should kill him.

Neville's Inner Vision

In the inner gospel, Saul represents the ego's grip on control, while Michal embodies the mind’s protective narrative. David stands for the living idea of your true purpose. The ‘enemy’ Saul pursues is not a person but the inner truth trying to awaken; its escape indicates the mind is opening to life rather than annihilating it. When the mind fabricates a story to spare what must live, it is merely a tactical move, not a final verdict. The healING comes as you abide in the I AM and permit the higher self to move freely—let the David within you go, and observe fear loosening its hold. Outer events will echo this inward revision, confirming you are the consciousness that hosts your true life. By choosing the higher idea over the old fear, you inaugurate salvation in the present moment.

Practice This Now

Assume the state that your higher self is already free; in imagination, say to yourself: 'I let go of the old fear that would kill my true purpose; I am safe; David lives in me' and feel the relief as the old chase dissolves.