Neville Goddard on 1 Samuel 25:3 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Samuel 25 in context

Scripture Focus

3Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.

1 Samuel 25:3

Biblical Context

The verse names Nabal and Abigail; Abigail is wise and understanding, while Nabal is harsh and wicked, highlighting a contrast of inner dispositions.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within your being, the names Nabal and Abigail are not external people but two states of consciousness. Nabal represents a churlish, impulsive, and fearful posture—closed, resistant, and controlling. Abigail embodies good understanding, discernment, and a calm, gracious perception. The line about the house of Caleb hints at a lineage of faith and bold inner trust. The drama is an invitation to align with the I AM by revering Abigail as your governing principle; when you dwell in that wiser state, your outer life reflects clearer choices, steadier relations, and a restored sense of dignity. The narrative becomes a practical method: acknowledge the churlish impulse without identifying with it, and consciously invite Abigail to govern your response. In this inner economy, true power is the maintenance of discernment over impulse, and the transformation of appearances follows from the steadfastness of the wiser state you affirm in the I AM moment.