Establishing the Inner King Within
2 Samuel 5:11-12 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read 2 Samuel 5 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
David is recognized as king and his realm is exalted, built with the help of loyal allies. The text emphasizes that the Lord has established his rule for the sake of Israel.
Neville's Inner Vision
Observe how the story moves from an outward show of alliances to an inward acknowledgment of established rule. The cedar, the carpenters, the masons are not mere material favors; they are the crafts of your own consciousness—imagination, discipline, and steady action—building a reliable inner house. When you read that David perceived that the LORD had established him king, you are invited to see a state of awareness that has already been realized in your being. The kingdom is exalted not for conquest alone, but for the sake of Israel—the true you, the covenant people within—the quality you serve and express. The outer world’s signs reflect the readiness of your inner state; you and your environment move in harmony because you have assumed the reality of your kingship. This is a call to revise doubt by feeling the truth of I AM: you are crowned, your domain is secure, and your work serves a higher order within.
Practice This Now
Imaginative Act: Close your eyes and assume you are already king of your inner Israel; feel the throne room, the house you inhabit, and the support of your inner crafts. Then repeat quietly, I am established in my kingship for the people of my higher self, and dwell there for a few breaths.
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