David & Jonathan’s Bond

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 25 May 2026

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

# 166 - David and Jonathan's Bond - In this episode of The Chosen People, we explore 1 Samuel 18:1–8 and the powerful covenant between David and Jonathan—a friendship rooted in loyalty, sacrifice, and deep spiritual love. As Jonathan lays down his royal rights to honor the one God has chosen, we’re reminded that true covenant love asks not what it can gain, but what it can give. Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 166 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Peter 4:8, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.1	Previously on the chosen people.
0:33.3	One final chance, King of Israel.
0:39.3	Send your champion now, or we will march through your camps like wildfire
0:48.3	and raise your cities to ash.
0:53.3	That's enough!
0:55.0	The shepherd boy burst into a sprint, sling swinging behind him.
0:59.9	Goliath roared in delight, raising his sword high above his head, ready to cleave the boy
1:05.9	in two.
1:07.2	But David was faster.
1:10.0	With a flick of his wrist, the sling released its payload.
1:13.6	The stone hissed through the air like a viper,
1:17.6	slicing through the silence with lethal precision.
1:21.6	The giant, the beast, the terror of Israel, lay motionless.
1:28.6	Love the Lord, you chosen people!
1:32.3	The Lord preserves the faithful.
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