The Blood of Abner

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 7 July 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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# 187 - The Blood of Abner - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, as fragile truces crumble, Joab’s thirst for vengeance shatters Israel’s hope for peace. Join us as we witness betrayal, grief, and the high cost of justice when mercy is silenced by the sword.Episode 187 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 Genesis 49:24, “His hands are firm like rods of bronze; from the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, from there is the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.”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:(02:02) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:59) The Blood of Abner(27:18) 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	Within the throne room, torches hissed as the elders of the 11 other tribes of Israel gathered.
0:10.0	Ishbochev, the last son of Saul, now sat on the throne.
0:16.0	To crown David would be to reward Judah for its show of dominance.
0:20.0	By anointing a king,
0:22.2	they communicated to the other tribes that they viewed themselves as a king of their own.
0:29.3	I am so, son. Royal blood flows through my veins. My claim is not for debate. We should have David's head for his treachery.
0:41.0	What threat do you see rising first? Joab didn't hesitate.
0:47.4	Abner.
0:49.0	Job and Abner have hated each other as long as I can remember.
0:53.7	Civil war.
0:55.8	Israel against Judah.
0:57.6	Brother against brother.
1:00.4	The armies crashed like storm tides.
1:04.3	Blades met bone.
1:05.9	Shields splintered.
1:07.4	The field became a butcher's yard.
1:10.3	Fall back. We'll live to fight another day. Scatter and regroup.
1:15.1	Abner is getting away. Leave him to his shame.
1:20.2	But I can end this. Now! Ashayel stop!
1:24.9	Arsahel leapt, but the rain had made the rocks slick, and his footing was unsure.
1:31.5	Abner cocked his elbows and thrust.
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