# 183 - Saul & Jonathan’s Last Battle - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, In Israel’s darkest hour, Saul and Jonathan face their final stand on Mount Gilboa—a battle of swords, silence, and the cost of pride. Join us in 1 Samuel 31 for a haunting story of loyalty, loss, and the question of what it means to fall with honor.

Episode 183 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 39:1–2, “I said, ‘I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.’ But when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good, my anguish increased.”

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Show Notes:

(01:37) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:26) Saul & Jonathan’s Last Battle

(20:50) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 182 - A Hero is Forged - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David rises to reclaim his people from the Amalekites in a story of rescue, repentance, and restored purpose. Walk with him in 1 Samuel 30 as he learns that true kingship is not vengeance, but covenant faithfulness and mercy that heals what was lost.

Episode 182 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 2 Samuel 22:40, "You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me."

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Show Notes:

(01:52) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:42) A Hero is Forged

(22:56) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 181 - David's Treachery - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David faces the crushing consequences of compromise as his deceptions catch up with him, forcing him to march alongside Philistines toward battle against his own people. When Ziklag burns and everything he built collapses, David is left broken—but in the ashes, the first sparks of redemption begin to flicker.

Episode 181 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 11:3, “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”

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Show Notes:

(01:49) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:38) David's Treachery

(18:58) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 180 - The Witch of Endor - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, King Saul—abandoned by prophecy, priests, and dreams—turns to a forbidden medium in a desperate attempt to summon the dead prophet Samuel. As silence from Heaven becomes unbearable, Saul crosses a spiritual boundary that cannot be undone, reminding us that when we no longer wait for God’s voice, we risk hearing something else instead.

Episode 180 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 Samuel 28:7, Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.

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Show Notes:

(0_:__) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(0_:__) The Witch of Endor

(__:__) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 179 - David Befriends The Philistines - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David flees Israel and strikes an uneasy alliance with the Philistines—finding refuge in enemy territory while secretly defending his people. As David walks a dangerous line between survival and deception, we’re invited to wrestle with what faith looks like when the only safe path forward feels morally gray.

Episode 179 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 18:10, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe”

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Show Notes:

(02:09) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:59) David Befriends The Philistines

(20:51) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 178 - David & The King's Spear - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David once again spares King Saul’s life—this time stealing his spear and water jug instead of striking him down. As the wilderness of Ziph becomes a battleground for the soul, we explore what it means to trust God’s justice when vengeance feels justified and power is within reach.

Episode 178 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 Romans 12:17, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”

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Show Notes:

(01:40) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:30) David & The King's Spear

(24:49) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 177 - David & Abigail - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein,

Episode 177 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 145:8, “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

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Show Notes:

(01:19) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:08) David & Abigail

(29:18) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 176 - David Spares Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David comes face to face with the man hunting him—armed with the chance to kill, but choosing mercy instead. As the cave becomes a crucible of restraint, we witness how true strength lies not in revenge, but in trusting God’s justice and becoming the kind of king who leads with grace.

Episode 176 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 Romans 12:17, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone."

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Show Notes:

(01:32) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:22) David Spares Saul

(25:52) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 175 - David The Vigilante - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David risks everything to rescue a city abandoned by Saul—only to face betrayal by those he just saved. In the wilderness of Ziph, we see a leader refined not by power, but by restraint, trust, and the quiet courage to follow God's timing.

Episode 175 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 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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Show Notes:

(01:04) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(01:54) David The Vigilante

(28:11) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 174 - The Slaughter of Nob - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, King Saul’s fear turns to fury as he unleashes a brutal massacre against the innocent priests of Nob. Through heartbreak and horror, we explore how power corrupted by fear can devastate lives—and how even in the darkest moments, God’s justice and mercy still whisper through the silence.

Episode 174 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 34:18, “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

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Show Notes:

(0_:__) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(0_:__) The Slaughter of Nob

(__:__) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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