David’s Mighty Men Supporting The Law of Assumption

The biblical story of David’s mighty men is a vivid portrayal of extraordinary warriors who supported King David in his rise to power. Beyond their historical and heroic significance, Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption invites us to see these figures as symbolic states of consciousness, inner forces within the self that enable the manifestation of a new reality.

The Law of Assumption in Brief

Neville Goddard taught that imagination is the creative power. Whatever you assume and feel as true within your consciousness inevitably manifests in your outer world. “Assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled,” he said, because your outer reality must correspond to your inner state.

David as the New Self-Identity

David represents the awakened self or new identity—the conscious I AM that claims victory, power, and favour. His rise from shepherd to king symbolises the creative process of embodying a new state of being through assumption.

The Mighty Men as Inner Qualities Supporting Manifestation

David’s mighty men symbolise essential inner qualities—courage, loyalty, strength—that uphold and defend the new assumed reality. They are the inner “warriors” who maintain the mental and emotional state required to hold the new identity steady against doubts and external challenges.

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The Three Mighty Men and Their Biblical Passages

The narrative singles out three chief mighty men, whose exploits are remarkable and richly symbolic. These passages are from 2 Samuel 23:8–12 and 1 Chronicles 11:10–14 (parallels):

1. The one who broke through enemy lines
“And after him, Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men, who was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had withdrawn. He arose and struck down the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword.” (2 Samuel 23:9-10, ESV)

This represents the breakthrough in consciousness—piercing through the limiting beliefs and fears that block your assumption from manifesting. It is the bold act of faith and courage that shatters old mental barriers.

2. The one who drew water from a well near the enemy camp
“And three of the thirty chiefs went down to the rock to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the valley of Rephaim. And David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. And David longed, and said, ‘Oh, that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate!’ And the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and took it and brought it to David.” (2 Samuel 23:13-15, ESV)

This act symbolises the ability to draw vitality and strength from a hostile or challenging environment—turning adversity into nourishment for your assumption.

3. The one who struck down a hundred men
“And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the three. And he lifted his spear against three hundred men and struck them down and won a name beside the three.” (2 Samuel 23:18, ESV)

This is the overwhelming power of the imagined reality to triumph decisively over all internal opposition—defeating fear, doubt, and old self-identities that stand in the way.

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Persisting in the Assumption

Just as David’s mighty men continually supported him, the inner qualities they represent must be consistently cultivated and relied upon. Neville emphasises persistence—remaining faithful to your assumption no matter what appearances say. Courage, faith, and strength must be your inner allies, your “mighty men,” defending the new reality you embody.

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The Significance of Hebrew Name Meanings

It’s also powerful to note that the Hebrew names of David’s mighty men deepen their symbolic role as inner qualities. For example, Eleazar means “God has helped,” reflecting the assistance in breaking through limiting beliefs; Abishai means “gift of the Father,” embodying the courageous strength that decisively overcomes obstacles; and Benaiah means “the Lord builds,” symbolising the faithful construction of a new self. These name meanings beautifully align with Neville’s teaching that imagination and faith are the forces supporting our assumed reality.