David and The King’s Spear

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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# 178 - David & The King's Spear - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David once again spares King Saul’s life—this time stealing his spear and water jug instead of striking him down. As the wilderness of Ziph becomes a battleground for the soul, we explore what it means to trust God’s justice when vengeance feels justified and power is within reach.Episode 178 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 Romans 12:17, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”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:(01:40) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:30) David & The King's Spear(24:49) 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.
0:03.2	This is your moment, David.
0:05.9	You can end the chase, end the exile, end him.
0:11.3	Slit his throat.
0:13.4	Put an end to this madness once and for all.
0:16.9	David knelt beside him, dagger poised.
0:20.8	Vengeance belongs to the Lord.
0:23.1	I will not take his life so that I may be lifted up.
0:26.8	Fight me like a man!
0:29.3	I will not fight you, my king.
0:31.9	Neither will my men.
0:34.0	You were like a father to me.
0:36.1	More of a father than mine ever was. I've loved you, and yet you hurt me like a father to me, more of a father than mine ever was.
0:38.9	I've loved you, and yet you hunt me like a wild beast.
0:43.5	I held a blade inches from your throat, and I did not take you a life.
0:48.6	Let the Lord's judge between you and me.
0:51.3	Let him be the one to decide my fate. But as for me, I will never raise
0:57.0	a hand against you. And then, Saul wept.
1:02.0	You are more righteous than I. For you, you have repaid my evil with kindness.
1:18.6	This day, you have shown why the Lord has chosen you.
1:22.6	Israel will be yours, David.
1:26.6	It is clear as the sun in the sky, you will be king.
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