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The Chosen People

David The Madman

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.7574 Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

# 172 - David The Madman - In this episode of The Chosen People, David flees to enemy territory and escapes death by pretending to lose his mind. As fear and faith collide in 1 Samuel 21:11–15, we explore how God’s presence can remain—quiet but steady—even when survival forces us into the most desperate disguises.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 172 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” 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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0:00.0

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0:04.0

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0:06.0

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0:13.0

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0:16.0

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0:20.0

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0:29.8

Previously on the chosen people.

0:32.7

I will have that boy's head, no matter what it takes.

0:42.3

Let me ask you something, David.

0:46.3

What will you do if Saul catches you?

0:49.3

Will you slay him as you did the giant?

0:52.3

Of course not. Soul is troubled, but isn't the monster.

0:58.0

We all have monsters within us, young David.

1:01.0

You'll best remember that.

1:04.0

You'll find it is far easier to slay the ones on the battlefield than losing your own heart.

1:10.0

Go! Go find the boy!

1:12.6

Do not rest until he is brought to me.

1:15.6

I will have his head mounted over my throne!

1:19.6

The world will know that I prevail over the Giantslayer!

1:24.6

Come out, David. We know you're there.

1:28.3

So he rode toward Gath, toward the land of his enemies,

1:33.3

praying that God's mercy would find him even in exile.

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