Inner King, Quiet City
2 Kings 11:20 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read 2 Kings 11 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The verse records a moment of restored order: the people rejoice and the city enjoys quiet after the tyrant Athaliah is slain. It signals the triumph of rightful rule and justice.
Neville's Inner Vision
All inner events occur in the imagination; the land is your mind and the city is your inner life. Athaliah represents a ruling fear or false priesthood—the old tyranny you believed kept your world in danger. When you align with the I AM, the king within asserts authority and the people—your fragmented thoughts—unite in joy, bringing quiet to the city. The sword beside the king's house is discernment, cutting away the lie that fear governs your realm. The outer tale in 2 Kings then becomes a symbol: the outer world reflects your inner alignment. In this moment, you can affirm that peace is the true order, and laws of righteousness govern your inner realm. Practice is to assume the feeling of the king within, revise any lingering lack, and let the city rest in quiet as you dwell in the I AM.
Practice This Now
Imaginative act: Assume the inner king now; revise fear and feel the quiet ruling your mind as you dwell in the I AM.
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