Neville Goddard on 2 Chronicles 19:8-11 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 2 Chronicles 19 in context

Scripture Focus

8Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

9And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

10And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.

11And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.

2 Chronicles 19:8-11

Biblical Context

Jehoshaphat appoints the Levites, priests, and leaders to judge the LORD's matters and settle controversies in Jerusalem; they are commanded to act with reverence, faithful service, and a perfect heart, warning their brethren not to trespass against the LORD.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within this scene, Jerusalem is your mind and the Levites, priests, and rulers are distinct states of consciousness, summoned to judge the impulses that claim your attention. The judgment of the LORD is your inner standard, the law your awareness enforces. To fear the LORD is to align with the I AM within you and to hold a perfect heart—a mind undivided in allegiance to that awareness. When inner controversies arise between thoughts, between old patterns and new truths, you are to listen with reverent attention and warn them not to trespass against the boundary you now set. Amariah, the chief priest, and Zebadiah, the ruler of the house, symbolize the authority of your higher faculties over every matter of the LORD; the Levites become the officers who keep watch over your mental city. Deal courageously, they are told, and the LORD shall be with the good. This inner council governs your life by a divine order that already resides as I AM within you, calling you to govern outwardly by an inward, awakened sovereignty.

Practice This Now

Assume you already stand as the inner ruler, and in quiet imagination hear the council declare: Fear the LORD, be faithful with a perfect heart, and warn any thought that trespasses. Then feel the certainty that the LORD is with the good and your life will reflect that authority.