In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 disciples of Jesus are not historical or religious figures. They are symbolic representations of faculties of the mind that support and sustain the Law of Assumption—the practice of living and feeling from the fulfilled desire.
The Twelve Tribes: The Brothers of Your Mind
Think of the 12 tribes as the brothers of your mind—different aspects, impulses, and faculties within your subconscious and conscious awareness. Each tribe embodies a unique part of your imagination, feelings, beliefs, and desires.
Just like brothers in a family, these faculties may have different tendencies and sometimes even conflict. But for your desire to manifest, these brothers must come into harmony and agreement. United, they create the stable, coherent inner state that sustains your assumption and brings the wished-for reality into experience.
The Twelve Disciples: Conscious Supporters of the Assumption
In parallel, the 12 disciples symbolize the conscious faculties and mental attitudes that align with and support the assumed state—the state in which you live as if your desire is already fulfilled. The story of Joseph personifies the conscious attempt at assumption and rectifying internal disputes between competing aspects of mind.
They represent qualities like faith, will, imagination, and understanding, all aligned with the “I AM”ness—the self as the creative source.
These disciples empower your mind to hold the assumption steady, overcoming doubts and distractions, and keeping the brothers (the tribes) united in purpose.
Elohim: The Brotherhood as Judges and Rulers
An intriguing insight comes from the Hebrew word Elohim (אלוהים), commonly translated as “God.” This word is grammatically plural and can also mean “judges,” “princes,” or “rulers.”
This plurality suggests an inner governance system within the mind. The tribes and disciples are not just parts but principles of rulership and judgment—the brothers and leaders who govern belief, desire, and imagination.
Understanding the tribes and disciples as named aspects of God reveals their role as the mind’s inner rulers, maintaining order and directing self perception.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35, NIV)
Harmonising the Mind’s Brotherhood for Manifestation
Manifestation requires that all competing aspects work in alignment and harmony.
When the mind’s brothers unite under your new assumption, the wish fulfilled becomes effortless and natural.
Conclusion
Neville Goddard’s symbolic use of the 12 tribes and 12 disciples reveals a profound psychological truth: your mind is made up of many faculties, like brothers, judges, and rulers, each with a role to play in creation.
By recognising and consciously uniting these brothers and supporters, you maintain the state of assumption, activate your imaginative power, and bring your desires into reality.
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