# 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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# 208 - Solomon’s Rise - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Solomon’s throne may be secure, but peace doesn’t come without pruning. In this episode, the young king confronts betrayal, delivers justice, and begins to shape a kingdom that will rise—not through war, but through wisdom.

Episode 208 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 Daniel 2:21, “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”

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Show Notes:

(01:10) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(01:58) Solomon’s Rise

(14:27) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 207 - Solomon’s Retribution - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, In the shadow of King David’s death, Solomon faces his first test—not on a battlefield, but in the quiet threat of a brother’s request. This episode unpacks the thin line between peace and power plays in 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 29, where justice demands clarity, not sentiment.

Episode 207 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 10:1, “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees…”

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Show Notes:

(01:53) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(03:55) Solomon’s Retribution

(26:00) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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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.

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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."

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Show Notes:

(01:44) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:41) The Death of David

(13:01) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 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

(02:40) David's Fragile Kingdom

(18:27) 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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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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