Neville Goddard on 2 Samuel 23:20-21 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 2 Samuel 23 in context

Scripture Focus

20And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

21And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.

2 Samuel 23:20-21

Biblical Context

Benaiah, a valiant man, defeats three formidable opponents: two lionlike Moabites, a lion in a snowy pit, and an Egyptian with a spear.

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice that the scene speaks not of battlefield victories alone but of the victories of consciousness. Benaiah embodies the I AM you awaken to in stillness—an inner state of valor that has already done many acts. The two 'lionlike men of Moab' symbolize fear and aggressive doubt you imagine confronting you. The 'lion in the pit in time of snow' stands for cold, unclear circumstance that would freeze your vision unless you remain present. The Egyptian with a spear is the outward power of the world—opinion, status, force—yet the text shows how you meet him with a staff and disarm him by turning his weapon against him. The power shifts from other to self as you choose where to place your attention and feeling. Descend into the pit not with trembling, but with the confidence of the I AM, and emerge carrying the spear as your own instrument. In this inner drama, outer threats become raw matter for your will, proving that the kingdom you seek is a state of consciousness already at hand.

Practice This Now

Assume I am the valiant I AM now; feel the courage enter every cell. Visualize stepping into the snow-filled pit, taking the spear from the world, and slaying fear with the staff of imagination.