David and Goliath Part I

The Chosen People

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🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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# 164 - David and Goliath Part I - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we witness the haunting unraveling of King Saul after the Spirit of God departs from him. As torment closes in, a young shepherd named David enters the palace—and through the healing power of music, offers a glimpse of peace in the shadow of Saul’s despair.Episode 164 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 Chronicles 20:15, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s”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:(01:46) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:35) David and Goliath Part I(28:07) 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	Saul slid to his knees, his great shoulders trembling.
0:08.0	His breath came in ragged gulps as he pressed his forehead against the cold floor.
0:14.0	He did not understand it.
0:17.0	You're the king.
0:21.6	You're the king, damn it.
0:24.6	Act like it.
0:26.6	There was something inside him, something dark, something ploying.
0:32.6	He had known anger before, but this, this was different.
0:38.3	This was like a living thing.
0:41.3	I was recently in Bethlehem speaking with one of your budding new generals,
0:45.3	Eliab, son of Jesse.
0:47.3	While I was there, I met his younger brother and, well, he's a shepherd boy, but he is a skilled player of the liar his music was unlike
0:58.5	anything i'd ever heard before it was it was like listening to the heavenly host themselves
1:04.7	and this young man is not only a musician my king why i've heard that he is resourceful as well. He could be a nice
1:14.0	shield-bearer for you. David lowered himself to one knee. My king, I am David, son of Jesse,
1:22.9	at your service. He plucked the first notes from his liar, a soft, quiet melody that hummed through the air
1:31.0	like a distant wind. The music was gentle, not demanding attention, but drawing it all the same.
1:39.6	Saul closed his eyes.
1:45.8	This is an I-Heart podcast.
1:48.6	Guaranteed human.
1:50.6	As a listener of the Chosen People podcast, you know the power of God's Word.
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