Neville Goddard on Isaiah 37:8-9 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 37 in context

Scripture Focus

8So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.

9And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

Isaiah 37:8-9

Biblical Context

Rabshakeh's report presents external events as if they threaten the king; the scene shows an inner king facing the news of war and the urge to act, highlighting the contrast between appearances and inner state.

Neville's Inner Vision

In the Isaiah passage, the Rabshakeh delivering news of Libnah, Lachish, and Tirhakah is the outer world delivering messages that aim to unsettle the inner king. See Hezekiah not as a literal king facing armies, but as the I AM within you—the inner sense of kingship that stands behind every thought and fear. The warring outside mirrors the wars of belief within your mind. When you hear of ‘enemies’ and ‘allies,’ recognize them as movements of consciousness in play; the old self (the king of Assyria) is the conditioned self clinging to former states. Tirhakah’s coming signals a shift, an invitation to rely on inner certainty rather than outer reports. The story invites you to choose faith over fear, to renew your conviction that your royal inner state is unthreatened by appearances, and to realize that the external world simply mirrors your inner preparation.

Practice This Now

Assume now that you are the I AM within; close your eyes, breathe, and silently proclaim: I am the king in me, and no fear can alter my inner state. Feel the weight of sovereignty and let this feeling-color all appearances.