Chapter 18: A Sorrowful Coronation

Heroes in the Bible

Max Bard

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Chapter 18 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 1-2:7. A Sorrowful Coronation - The Rejected King is dead… Now is the time to usher in God’s chosen ruler - the one who will pave the way for peace and righteousness. Yet in the shadows there is a lingering memory of Saul that poses a threat to David’s power. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 8:28, GWe know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Tony Evans, and I'm excited for you to join me on Heroes in the Bible.
0:05.7	Please be sure to follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify so you get the newest episodes right as they come out.
0:13.3	Welcome to The Epic Adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal, and murder. While most people know of
0:24.0	David the myth, few know about David the man. In this episode, David finally receives a crown on his
0:31.2	head. The weight is over, and everything will finally be as it should. Peace will be restored,
0:37.4	poverty will end, war will cease, and the nation will be as it should. Peace will be restored. Poverty will end. War will cease,
0:39.6	and the nation will be united forever, right? If only it were that simple. Yes, David is crowned the
0:46.1	king in this episode, but it is not a perfect coronation. In fact, half the nation will not support him.
0:53.1	Sorrow, loss, backbiting, and opportunism muddy the waters of this episode.
0:58.4	We must remember something very important.
1:01.0	David's story is a beautiful narrative, but it is also a real story.
1:05.2	It is not crafted like a predictable fiction.
1:09.2	David was a real historical figure living in a real time in history.
1:13.6	There were wars, politics, and scandals. My friend, brace yourself for the second half of
1:19.3	David's story. Unfortunately, the innocence of sheepherding, slaying giants, and rescuing damsels
1:26.2	in distress is over. David is going to be a king,
1:29.8	and it will take more than a heart of gold to lead a nation. Our hero is going to navigate
1:34.8	politics, civil unrest, famine, scandal, betrayal, and murders. We want all our heroes to
1:42.1	ride in and save the day without any mess or dysfunction.
1:45.9	But as we will learn in the prelude, redeeming a people is messy business.
1:51.1	To do what must be done, a great leader must sacrifice himself.
1:55.2	That is what Jesus did.
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