Solomon’s Retribution

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 4 August 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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# 207 - Solomon’s Retribution - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, In the shadow of King David’s death, Solomon faces his first test—not on a battlefield, but in the quiet threat of a brother’s request. This episode unpacks the thin line between peace and power plays in 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 29, where justice demands clarity, not sentiment.Episode 207 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 Isaiah 10:1, “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees…”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:(01:53) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:51) Solomon’s Retribution(23:58) 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.
0:03.2	Adonijah poured himself wine, his tone casual as he took his seat.
0:08.8	The king is dying. No one says it aloud, but we all know.
0:13.8	It's time we prepare.
0:16.4	Has the king named you as heir?
0:18.6	No, nobody will. I'm his first surviving son and the strongest.
0:23.6	The throne is mine by right and capability.
0:27.4	Screw right!
0:28.8	This is David we're talking about.
0:31.2	He leads with the heart.
0:33.6	Solomon has had him wrapped around his little finger since birth.
0:39.3	Edernaija has begun his Adeniger has begun his campaign.
0:42.3	He's gathered Job and Abyathar to his side.
0:46.9	If Adjaniya takes the throne, you and your son will not live to see the dawn of his reign.
0:54.1	He will not risk Solomon's claims, nor yours.
0:59.0	My bones may be brittle, but my word has not shattered.
1:04.0	As the Lord lives, who delivered me from the jaws of lions and the grip of giants,
1:10.0	Solomon shall reign after me.
1:13.6	He shall rule in my stead.
1:16.6	Solomon, how could this be?
1:22.6	You tried, lad, and failed.
1:25.6	Most people do when they face David. Joab, Joe, wait, he'll kill me. I know it.
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