Saul: The Rejected King

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 17 May 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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# 160 - Saul: The Rejected King – In this episode of The Chosen People, we explore 1 Samuel 15 and the unraveling of Saul’s kingship after he defies God’s command. Through dramatic storytelling and spiritual insight, we reflect on the cost of partial obedience and the call to trust God fully, even when His ways seem difficult to understand.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 160 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Samuel 15:22, "To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams."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	Previously on the chosen people.
0:03.0	Well, I suppose it's settled then.
0:06.0	Love the king you've begged for.
0:08.0	He's here, he's grand, and...
0:11.0	Well, I'm sure nothing could possibly go wrong.
0:16.0	Let's coronate this young man before the Lord and the people at Gilville.
0:22.6	The people need to see me with the favor of God.
0:28.2	They need to know I am anointed.
0:33.4	If they do not see the sacrifice, they will run.
0:39.3	They will leave me as a king without a kingdom.
0:44.3	What have you done?
0:47.3	Oh, come now, Samuel. It's no big deal.
0:50.3	My people needed a bit of encouragement as their king.
0:55.0	Who think they are your people?
0:57.0	They are god's people, sir. Not yours.
1:01.0	Who dares defy their king?
1:06.0	Who has cursed this battle?
1:10.0	I will slaughter the guilty man where he stands, even if it is my own son.
1:16.6	The soldiers stepped back. The young prince stood alone.
1:21.6	Saul drew back his arm, blade cocked and ready to drive into Jonathan's throat.
1:28.3	But the men surged forward.
1:30.3	Each man rallied to Jonathan's side,
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