Neville Goddard on Esther 9:1-17 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Esther 9 in context

Scripture Focus

1Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)

2The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people.

3And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.

4For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.

5Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.

6And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.

7And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,

8And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

9And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha,

10The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, slew they; but on the spoil laid they not their hand.

11On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king.

12And the king said unto Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? now what is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what is thy request further? and it shall be done.

13Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.

14And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.

15For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.

16But the other Jews that were in the king's provinces gathered themselves together, and stood for their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the prey,

17On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.

Esther 9:1-17

Biblical Context

Esther 9:1-17 depicts the Jews achieving victory over their enemies and then resting, feasting, and rejoicing. The inner reading sees this as the drama of your inner self triumphing over fear when you align with the I AM.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within your consciousness, the events of Esther become symbolic movements of your inner life. The decree that draws near to be executed is the moment you decide that the I AM rules your thoughts and feelings; the enemies are the restless thoughts, doubts, and fears that once overwhelmed you. When the Jews gather in every province, it is your inner faculties gathering in alignment—mind, will, and imagination—so that no opposing impulse can withstand your settled state. The fear of them falls, not by force from without, but by the authority you confer to your own awareness. Mordecai’s rising fame mirrors the inner recognition that wise, persistent faith speaks through your inner court and shifts the whole milieu of your mental atmosphere. The slaying of enemies is not cruelty but the clearing away of hostile thoughts; the rest and rest from their enemies, and the feast and gladness, symbolize the peace and joy that arise when you cease chasing outcomes and dwell in the truth that you are governed by your I AM. When you do this, the day becomes a feast of realization rather than a conquest.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and imagine your inner I AM issuing a decree of safety for your entire consciousness; feel fear dissolve as you stand in that certainty, then rest in the joy of inner victory.