The Death of David

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 3 August 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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# 206 - The Death of David - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, As David nears his final breath, the poet-king turns soldier once more—passing on his crown, his regrets, and his unfinished justice. In 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 29, Solomon inherits more than a throne; he inherits a kingdom shaped by triumph, trauma, and the trembling hope of something greater.Episode 206 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 141:3, "Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips."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:(01:44) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:41) The Death of David(13:01) 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	Now, rise, fill your horn with oil, and go to Jesse of Bethlehem.
0:11.0	Among his sons, you will find the king I have chosen.
0:17.0	He was younger than Samuel had expected, no older than 16.
0:22.6	There was nothing outwardly remarkable about him, and yet he played his instrument as if
0:29.6	the sky itself was listening.
0:32.6	Said, come.
0:34.6	Come to me, giant!
0:36.6	Do your worst, and I shall do mine.
0:41.0	But today, the Lord has called you to stand for those who would never stand for you.
0:47.2	That is who we are.
0:49.1	We are the ones who answer Christ for mercy, even when no mercy was given to us.
0:54.9	We are chosen by God to tread the path of righteousness.
1:00.3	The giant slayer, the harpist of Bethlehem.
1:05.6	The warrior who would not lift his hand against the king,
1:10.1	the outlaw who guarded our borders when our king would not.
1:14.8	You have been chosen by God and confirmed by the voice of the people.
1:20.3	David, son of Jesse, rise now as king of Judah,
1:26.8	not by birthright, but by divine anointing.
1:32.1	Man sees the strength of the arms and the bearing of the shoulders, but I see the heart.
1:43.6	This is an I-Heart podcast, guaranteed human.
1:48.5	As a listener of the Chosen People podcast, you know the power of God's Word.
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