Absalom’s Attack

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 24 July 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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# 200 - Absalom’s Attack - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Absalom launches a quiet coup—built not with swords, but with charm, whispers, and betrayal from within. As David flees barefoot into exile, the crown slips from his head but not his heart, revealing a different kind of kingship: one shaped by surrender, not survival.Episode 200 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/who-we-are?utm_source=prayToday's opening prayer is inspired by John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.Show Notes:(01:09) Intro with Yael Eckstein(01:59) Absalom’s Attack(24:44) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Previously on the chosen people.
0:03.4	Absalom is to be exiled from Jerusalem.
0:06.5	If he dares step foot in my city,
0:08.8	if I so much as hear the hooves of his donkeys cross my gates,
0:12.7	he shall die.
0:14.2	Mark it, Benaya.
0:15.6	Let the walls know he is banished.
0:19.4	You mourn the living like the dead.
0:22.1	Bring Absalom home and end this.
0:25.5	And if I did, what would I say?
0:29.0	It doesn't have to be poetry, David.
0:32.4	Invite Absalom back.
0:34.9	Then Absalom fell to his knees.
0:38.8	He spread his arms wide, his face turned to the ground.
0:43.5	A single tear traced his cheek as he whispered.
0:48.6	Father, I am here.
0:52.2	Forgive me.
0:53.9	It was a perfect performance.
0:56.9	I forgive you,
0:58.0	my son.
0:59.1	Welcome home.
1:00.4	The stage was set.
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