The Hunt for David Begins

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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# 170 - The Hunt for David Begins - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we witness the unraveling of King Saul’s rage as David flees into exile and Jonathan risks everything to protect his friend. Through covenant loyalty, prophetic power, and whispered plans in the shadows, 1 Samuel 20 reveals how sacred friendship can reflect God’s own faithfulness—even when the cost is everything.Episode 170 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/who-we-are?utm_source=prayToday's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” 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:(01:16) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:06) The Hunt for David Begins(28:35) 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	They sang a song, one that rippled through the crowd like wildfire.
0:08.0	Saul has slain his thousands, but David his ten thousands.
0:14.0	He will take it from me, Mike. My kingdom, my throne, my legacy, I will not let him.
0:27.6	I will not let him.
0:29.6	Saul rose from his throne, the spear held firmly in his grasp.
0:34.6	David's eyes fluttered open just as Saul whispered under his breath.
0:40.8	Clean him to the wall. Saul was already reaching for a third spear when David darted to the window.
0:51.2	I hope we can put our disagreement yesterday behind us.
0:55.0	And for a time, peace returned.
0:58.0	David was restored to Saul's court.
1:02.0	Die, you miserable!
1:05.0	The boy did not hesitate.
1:08.0	The moment Saul's hand twitched toward another spear, David turned and fled.
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