David’s Dowry of Blood

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 10 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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# 168 - David's Dowry of Blood - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we explore 1 Samuel 18:17–30, where Saul tries to destroy David by demanding a deadly dowry—but the young warrior returns with double what was asked. As envy tightens its grip on Saul’s heart, David rises through bloodshed and betrayal to become a prince of Israel, honored by the people and chosen by God.Episode 168 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 Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”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:(01:24) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:14) David's Dowry of Blood(24:04) 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	Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 4610.
0:12.8	Lord today I acknowledge that you are God and that I am not. I surrender my life to you completely. I give you full control in every aspect,
0:26.7	in every area, and in everything that concerns me. I know I can trust you. You are always working
0:35.3	everything together for my good and for your glory.
0:40.8	As I go about my day, help me to remember what I have prayed.
0:46.8	Help me to remember how strong and mighty you are.
0:50.9	Help me to remember how wise you are and how loving and kind and faithful and true.
0:58.1	Help me to keep bringing everything to you.
1:02.8	Today I will be open and honest with you.
1:06.5	I will pour out my heart to you.
1:09.5	I thank you in advance for the answers that are already on the way,
1:13.9	the things you set in motion long ago.
1:17.9	I praise you with my whole heart,
1:21.2	and not just when things go my way,
1:23.9	when I can see...
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1:29.0	As a listener of the Chosen People podcast, you know the power of God's Word. For Christians
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