David: King of Judah

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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# 185 - David: King of Judah - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David leaves exile behind to answer God’s quiet call and take the crown in Hebron—not by conquest, but by consent. Join us as we explore how true kingship begins with humility, obedience, and the courage to wait for God’s timing.Episode 185 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 1 Samuel 2:4, "The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength."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:(01:32) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:46) David: King of Judah(18:20) 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	You will sit on Israel's throne, David.
0:06.0	Not I, not Saul.
0:08.0	You. The Lord raises the humble, my brother.
0:11.0	You may be a shepherd now, but the hand of God is upon you.
0:15.0	I see it as clearly as I see the stars.
0:18.0	Saul's weary arms slashed through the enemy as they advanced
0:22.9	closer and closer.
0:24.8	They pressed, but the king
0:26.6	stood his ground,
0:28.5	until it hit.
0:30.1	An enemy arrow whistled through the air,
0:33.0	finding its mark on Saul's side,
0:35.7	through flesh,
0:36.9	through bone, into the lungs.
0:39.3	So this is how it ends.
0:48.3	I was the first.
0:57.8	But not the last.
1:01.8	David sat again, the crown of Saul in his lap, heavy with blood and memory.
1:09.2	He did not look up.
1:10.4	He only whispered more to himself than any other. heavy with blood and memory. He did not look up.
1:14.9	He only whispered more to himself than any other.
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