At a great distance from the realm (that is, the realm of spirits) in which I was today, there were many gathered into one, who appeared, and said that they had Jesus with them, and saw Him daily; and they are those who have saving belief. Opposite to them, or below, there were likewise many, who were also saying that they had Christ with them; and they have saving belief based on understanding. Thus the former are portrayed in the Word by Abraham and Isaac, but the latter, who were at a distance from them, by Abimelech. For Abimelech departed from Abraham and Isaac after the covenant had been ratified [Gen. 21:32, 26:31].* 1747, the 30th day of December. * Cf. also AC 3004-3011