The Way

The story of King David’s sin with Bathsheba, the death of Uriah, and the loss of David’s child (2 Samuel 11–12) offers a lesson in the law of Assumption—the very foundation of Neville Goddard’s teaching. In a story similar to Amnon and Tamar , this narrative reveals how our inner states of self perception shape outer reality, and how awareness and revision can transform our lives. David’s Misaligned Assumption: Desire, Control, and Its Consequences David’s journey begins with a moment of weakness: seeing Bathsheba bathing, he desires her and acts impulsively. “One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof, he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful.” (2 Samuel 11:2) Instead of living from a state of fulfilled desire, love and faith , David lacks self-mastery and acts from a state of lack and impatience. He summons Bathsheba, sleeps with her, and she becomes pregnant. To cover this, David arranges the death of her ...

In the sacred theatre of consciousness , every person embodies both Saul and David. These men continue a process first symbolised by Cain and Abel , where Cain’s act of killing Abel marks the beginning of an inner struggle that Saul and David carry forward. Far from being historical characters, Saul and David represent living symbols of the states you assume. Neville Goddard teaches that all things proceed from within, for the outer world is a mirror reflecting your inner state . To understand the dynamic between David and Saul is to understand the interplay between your old assumption and your new assumption — between the old self and the wish fulfilled self . Saul: The Old Assumption, the Old Self Saul represents the “old self,” the man bound by his present circumstances, by limitations and habitual thoughts. He is the embodiment of your old assumption , the state of consciousness rooted in “what is” — the present reality you have accepted as true. Neville teaches: “The worl...

The biblical story of David’s mighty men vividly portrays extraordinary warriors who supported King David in his rise to power. Beyond the historical and heroic narrative, Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption invites us to see these figures as symbolic states of consciousness — the mighty men within your own mind, who act as judges, rulers, and divine forces enabling the manifestation of your new reality. Elohim: The Mighty Men Within In the opening chapters of Genesis, God is named Elohim — a plural term meaning “gods,” “rulers,” “judges,” or “mighty ones.” Far from referring to external deities, this plurality symbolises the many inner powers and faculties of imagination that govern your consciousness . These “mighty men” are the active forces within, the divine judges and rulers who direct your inner world by affirming or denying your assumptions. Just as Elohim reflects a council of mighty ones working as one creative force, David’s mighty men represent these inner qualities th...

In Acts 2, Peter stands before the crowd at Pentecost and declares that Jesus has risen. But his proof comes not through argument, but through Scripture — specifically, the words of David. This is no coincidence. According to Neville Goddard, the Bible is not a record of external history, but a psychological drama playing out in the soul of every individual. The characters — David, Jesus, and others — are not people but states of consciousness within you. Acts 2:25–36 is a powerful map of spiritual movement: from belief, to assumption, to resurrection. David Sees the I AM Always Before Him “I saw the Lord always before me… my heart was glad… my flesh also shall dwell in hope… you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption.” — Acts 2:25–28 (Psalm 16:8–11) Interpretation: David represents a spiritual attitude — the state of faithful confidence in the unseen. He speaks of the Lord always before him — not someone external, but the inner awareness of “ I AM .” ...

The Hebrew name David (דָּוִד) is not just a name, it's a symbol of conscious creation. Spelled Dalet – Vav – Dalet, David’s name holds deep significance. According to the Mathers table of Hebrew letter correspondences , each letter carries symbolic weight. The two Dalets represent two doors or thresholds of consciousness: the current state and the desired state. Between them stands the Vav — a letter that literally means nail or hook , and serves grammatically as the conjunction and . In other words, Vav is the precise, mechanical force of joining . It is the nail that binds two states into one seamless experience, fusing what is with what is imagined. Love as the Connector But David’s name also means Beloved . This title is no small sentiment — it signifies a person who embodies love as the dynamic, binding force of creation. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, love is the feeling of the wish fulfilled: the emotional certainty that your desire is already a reality in imagina...

The story of Saul and the woman (or witch) of Endor in 1 Samuel 28 is often misunderstood when taken literally . However, when approached through the psychological and symbolic method taught by Neville Goddard , each figure and event represents aspects of our inner life—our states of consciousness , subconscious activity, and imaginative faculties. In this interpretation, Saul is not a historical king but a symbol of a fading self-concept , struggling to maintain control in the face of inner change.  The name Endor , meaning “ spring of the generation” or “ fountain of dwelling,” quietly connects the story of Saul and the woman of Endor to deeper biblical symbolism. It evokes the river that flows out of Eden in Genesis, the source from which all experience is watered, and the concealed spring in the Song of Solomon — “a garden enclosed… a fountain sealed .” In both cases, these waters symbolise the hidden life of the subconscious , the generative power that sustains and shapes...

Abital (אֲבִיטַל) means “My father is dew” or “Father of dew.” Dew, in biblical symbolism, represents refreshing, blessing, and gentle renewal . Like the early morning dew that nourishes the earth quietly but powerfully, Abital embodies the hidden grace that nurtures new states of consciousness before they fully manifest. Biblical Context Abital is briefly mentioned as one of David’s wives and the mother of Shephatiah (2 Samuel 3:4). Though her story is short, the significance in her name points to the vital inner process of refreshment and renewal —the quiet preparation that undergirds visible growth. Symbolism in Early Genesis In Genesis 2:6 , a mist rises from the earth to water the ground, symbolising the invisible life-giving force that prepares the earth for growth. Dew, too, is used in blessings (Genesis 27:28) to represent divine favour and abundant nurture. In Neville Goddard’s framework, dew and mist represent the imaginative awareness and faith that subtly wat...

"And David, clothed in a linen ephod, was dancing before the Lord with all his strength." In Neville Goddard’s interpretation of Scripture, the story of David dancing before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14) becomes more than historical narrative—it reveals a profound psychological event. David symbolises the newly developed ideal man , the chosen I AM manifestation, the embodiment of fulfilled desire. His dance represents not just a celebration, but full and vibratory visualisation in conscious awareness. It is every seeker's serious attempt at visualising and feeling it to be real, the enacting of 'living in the end' in the mind. David as the Manifestation Brought to the Forefront David, in the story, is not a historical figure. According to Neville, he embodies the desired state—the state of consciousness that has successfully aligned with the assumption — the I AM. His dance is not just an act of worship; it is imagination made visible, the joyful emergence of one’s ...

Throughout the Bible, the recurring father-son dynamic isn't biological. It is symbolic. Each pairing represents a movement in consciousness—refining, transforming, and evolving toward a perfected state. From Adam to David, the story is not one of lineage but of layering: each son a new manifestation of consciousness built on the foundation of what came before. This succession of sons reflects our own inner journey, each ‘father’ a former state and each ‘son’ its transformation. At the heart of this symbolic development is the emergence of David, the ideal state of awareness, whose spiritual authority is captured in the mystery of the phrase: “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Psalm 110:1, KJV). The Father and the “I AM”: The Source of All Being In biblical symbolism, the Father represents the original divine source—the unchanging, eternal presence from which all things flow. This is closely linked to the profound...

The story of David and Bathsheba is often viewed simply as a moral lesson on lust, deceit, and repentance. Yet, through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it emerges as an allegory of consciousness, imagination , and the vital process of inner transformation necessary for true manifestation. A Story of Desire, Deception, and Divine Order King David, Israel’s beloved ruler, experiences a moment that forever changes his life. One evening, as he walks on the roof of his palace, he sees a woman bathing. The woman is Bathsheba, “very beautiful to look upon”: “And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.” — 2 Samuel 11:2 (KJV) In a narrative similar to Amnon and Tamar , struck by desire, David sends for her and sleeps with her, despite knowing she is the wife of Uriah, one of his most loyal men. When Bathsheba beco...

In the rich symbolic language of Hebrew, letters are not merely sounds—they are ideas, energies, and states of consciousness. Neville Goddard, in his teachings on the Bible as psychological drama, often referenced the Hebrew alphabet to unveil the deeper mechanics of manifestation. Nowhere is this clearer than in the structure of the sacred name YHVH (יהוה) and the name David (דוד) —two words that illustrate the full arc of creative assumption. YHVH – The Pattern of Creation YHVH is often translated as “the LORD” in English Bibles, but Neville insisted this name is actually the formula of creation —a pattern embedded in your very consciousness. The four Hebrew letters reveal the movement from invisible thought to visible fact : Yod (י) – A tiny point, a seed, a hand reaching forth. It symbolises the initial desire , the origin of all creation in imagination. This is the spark , the moment you form an intention or entertain a possibility. He (ה) – The window . In Neville’s f...

The story of David, Jonathan, and Saul is about the act of cleaving or knitting to that which you love — fully joining yourself to the new self, the fulfilled state, in unwavering union. David: The Wish Fulfilled David represents the new state—the wish fulfilled. When you dare to imagine yourself as someone greater, that state (David) is born within you. Though it starts unseen and unrecognised by the world, it is already chosen and anointed by imagination. “I have found David… a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.” — Acts 13:22 David’s name means “beloved,” signifying the state in which God (your own I AM consciousness) delights. He embodies the boldness and faith required to assume your desired identity. His victory over Goliath is your victory over limiting beliefs—slaying the giant of doubt with the single stone of focused, confident assumption. Goliath: The Giant of Limiting Beliefs “And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, nam...