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Heroes in the Bible

Chapter 23: Strength and Love

Heroes in the Bible

Max Bard

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.9716 Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Chapter 23 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 8-10. Strength & Love - David rises to a new level of power, influence, and favor. He truly is living like a man after God’s own heart… But sin is always lurking in the shadows, awaiting a moment to strike. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 15:13, Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit. 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.

0:05.4

Please be sure to follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify so you get the newest episodes right

0:11.1

as they come out. Welcome to the epic adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy,

0:17.8

darkness, friendship, love, scandal, and murder. While most people know of David the

0:23.0

myth, few know about David the man. In this episode, David expands the power of Israel with

0:28.8

alarming speed. He establishes the small nation of former slaves into the most powerful nation

0:35.0

in the region. David serves up justice to the corrupt nations,

0:39.6

liberates the oppressed nations,

0:41.4

and elevates the poor nations.

0:43.5

The giant slayer is world famous,

0:45.9

and it is impossible for him to be forgotten.

0:48.5

This episode has a few battles that give us some epic fights.

0:52.6

David even faces another giant, but there are also some

0:55.9

tender and emotional moments in this episode. David the warrior and David the poet interchained

1:01.7

seamlessly, and we get to witness compelling acts of love and kindness. We will also get to meet

1:08.1

another character in this episode, a boy who has remained hidden from David for fear of his life.

1:13.6

However, the two of them will share a bond unlike anything since Jonathan.

1:17.6

This boy will bring out some of David's best qualities and remind us that for all of the King's bloody conquest, he is still a tender poet at heart.

1:26.6

This episode will be longer than any

1:29.4

we've had before. But for good reason, allow yourself to be immersed in the story. See what

1:35.8

David sees and feel what David feels in episode 23, Strength and Love. This is an IHeart

1:43.3

podcast.

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