Civil War: Judah vs. Israel

The Chosen People

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🗓️ 6 July 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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# 186 - Civil War: Judah vs. Israel - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, as David rules in Hebron, Israel fractures in two, with brother rising against brother in a brutal civil war. Join us for a sobering look at ambition, loyalty, and the heartbreaking cost of a kingdom divided.Episode 186 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/Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Samuel 22:40, “You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued under me those who rose up against me.” 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:(01:55) Intro with Yael Eckstein(03:08 Civil War: Judah vs. Israel(27:47) 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.
0:03.0	And so saw, the first king of Israel
0:07.0	pressed the hilt of his sword against the earth,
0:10.0	its point at his chest.
0:13.0	He closed his eyes.
0:16.0	I was the first, but not the last.
0:25.6	The battle was lost. The men scattered like lost sheep. But in the hills of Judah, a shepherd stood, prepared to retrieve the scattered
0:42.3	sheep of Israel. The two figures approaching were none other than his brothers, Joab and
0:50.3	Arsahel. The three collided into each other, embracing with tears and laughs.
0:57.6	We've been sent by the elders of Jodah. A company of men is just around the bend, ready to have
1:03.5	When they came within a mile of the gates, they could hear it, a low thrum. As they neared, the sound grew louder. The crowd parted, revealing the elders
1:15.6	of Judah atop a high platform of carved stone. The giant slayer, the harpist of Bethlehem, the warrior who would not lift his hand against the king, the outlaw who guarded
1:31.0	our borders when our king would not. You have been chosen by God and confirmed by the voice of the people.
1:39.8	David, son of Jesse, rise now as king of Judah, not by birthright, but by divine anointing.
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