# 217 - Divided and Doomed: The Kings of Israel & Judah - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, From blood-soaked battlefields to burning palaces, Israel and Judah spiraled deeper into chaos as king after king clung to power but abandoned God. In this episode, witness the rise and fall of rulers who built idols, spilled blood, and forgot the only throne that lasts—the Lord’s.

Episode 217 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 Proverbs 21:21, He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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Show Notes:

(01:28) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:18) Divided and Doomed: The Kings of Israel & Judah

(27:47) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 215 - Israel Divided - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Solomon’s wisdom built a golden kingdom, but his heart’s drift toward idols set the stage for its collapse. In this episode, witness the slow unraveling of Israel’s greatest king and the sobering truth that blessings without faithfulness will not stand.

Episode 215 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 Micah 6:8, He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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Show Notes:

(01:34) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:55) Israel Divided

(23:08) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 214 - Solomon’s Downfall - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, once the wisest and most blessed of kings, Solomon’s heart drifts toward idols, and the God who crowned him now speaks judgment. In this episode, we witness the slow unraveling of a kingdom and the sobering truth that wisdom without worship will not stand.

Episode 214 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 1 Corinthians 4:5, “He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.”

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Show Notes:

(02:29) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(03:33) The Queen of Sheba

(21:52) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 213 - Solomon's Favor - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, At the height of Solomon’s fame, the Queen of Sheba arrives with questions that test more than his wisdom—they expose the cracks in his heart. In this episode, we witness a prophecy of division, a king’s drift from righteousness, and the beginning of a kingdom’s unraveling.

Episode 213 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 Isaiah 5:21, "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight."

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Show Notes:

(01:31) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:36) Solomon's Favor

(26:51) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 212 - Solomon’s Fractures - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, At the height of his reign, Solomon had peace, power, and the glory of the Temple—but God’s warning revealed cracks beneath the gold. In this episode, we uncover how quiet compromise can erode even the strongest kingdom, and what it means to guard your heart in seasons of success.

Episode 212 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 Habakkuk 1:13, “Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.”

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Show Notes:

(01:57) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:43) Solomon’s Fractures

(22:25) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 211 - The Temple Part 2 - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Solomon’s Temple stood in gold and glory, yet the God it honored could never be contained by walls. In this episode, we step into the moment when God’s presence filled the Temple—and discover what it means for Him to dwell in us today.

Episode 211 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 Acts 7:48, “The Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands.”

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Show Notes:

(01:38) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:38) The Temple Part 2

(19:20) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 210 - The Temple Part 1 - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we step into a moment where glory takes shape in stone, gold, and cedar. As Solomon builds a house for the Lord, we’re invited to ask: what kind of dwelling can truly hold the presence of God?

Episode 210 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 Acts 7:49, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord.”

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Show Notes:

(01:11) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:13) The Temple Part 1

(20:05) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 209 - Solomon's Wisdom – In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, the young king asks not for power or wealth, but for a heart that hears. His request for wisdom reshapes a kingdom—and reveals what true leadership looks like.

Episode 209 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 Job 28:28, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”

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Show Notes:

(01:23) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:41) Solomon's Wisdom

(24:00) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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