Barzillai and the Inner King

Neville's Inner Vision

In this text, Barzillai is a vivid symbol of a stable, generous state of consciousness within you. He is an elder, not of age only, but of mature inner wealth—the part of you that provides sustenance to the king, your true Self. The crossing over Jordan with the king signifies crossing into a higher, more abundant way of being—the Jerusalem state of peace and plenitude. The invitation to come and be fed in Jerusalem represents the moment you align with the I AM as your constant supply, recognizing that inner abundance does not vanish with age but deepens into wisdom. Barzillai’s question, “How long have I to live…?” exposes a belief in temporal limitation; you reinterpret time as a construct of the external, while the Self remains eternally supplied. The king’s gesture to feed him is the acknowledgment that you are already nourished by the inner kingdom. Practice a revision: the I AM now feeds you, and you walk forward as a nourished, dignified being, irrespective of outward years or appearances.