# 204 - David's Fragile Kingdom - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Near the end of his life, David faces giants, pride, and the haunting consequences of a decision to count his strength instead of trust God's. But in the ashes of judgment, we see something holy—a king’s repentance, a stopped sword, and the birth of sacred ground.

Episode 204 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.

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Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 19:12, “Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.”

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Show Notes:

(01:48) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:38) David's Fragile Kingdom

(18:23) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 203 - The Rebellion of Sheba - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, As the dust of Absalom’s rebellion settles, a new traitor named Sheba rises to fracture the fragile kingdom once more. But in 2 Samuel 20, the chaos is quieted—not by a warrior’s blade, but by the wisdom of an unnamed woman whose voice saves an entire city.

Episode 203 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.

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For more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/

Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 13:3, “The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

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Show Notes:

(01:30) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:20) The Rebellion of Sheba

(23:02) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 202 - The Return of King David - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David wins the battle but loses the son he begged to spare, and the cry of his heartbreak echoes louder than any trumpet of triumph. As the crown is restored, we witness a king who grieves, rises, and returns—not with vengeance, but with mercy.

Episode 202 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.

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For more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/

Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 131:1–2, “My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself…”

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Show Notes:

(02:07) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:56) The Return of King David

(15:50) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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