The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein Podcast

# 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.

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Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

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Show Notes:

(01:16) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:06) The Hunt for David Begins

(28:35) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 169 - David Escapes Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we follow David’s narrow escape from Saul’s growing wrath in 1 Samuel 19, as jealousy turns a king into a hunter and a palace into a trap. Amid betrayal, fear, and a desperate flight through the night, we explore what it means to trust God when safety disappears and sin threatens to consume everything in its path.

Episode 169 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 56:3, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you”

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Show Notes:

(0_:__) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(0_:__) David Escapes Saul

(__:__) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 168 - David's Dowry of Blood - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we explore 1 Samuel 18:17–30, where Saul tries to destroy David by demanding a deadly dowry—but the young warrior returns with double what was asked. As envy tightens its grip on Saul’s heart, David rises through bloodshed and betrayal to become a prince of Israel, honored by the people and chosen by God.

Episode 168 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 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

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:

(01:24) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:14) David's Dowry of Blood

(24:04) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 167 - Saul Attacks David - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we explore 1 Samuel 18:6–16 and the tragic unraveling of Saul as jealousy over David’s rising fame turns deadly. Through dramatic storytelling and spiritual reflection, we see how envy distorts identity, poisons relationships, and blinds us to the abundant blessings of God’s kingdom.

Episode 167 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 Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

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:

(0_:__) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(0_:__) Saul Attacks David

(__:__) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 166 - David and Jonathan's Bond - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we explore 1 Samuel 18:1–8 and the powerful covenant between David and Jonathan—a friendship rooted in loyalty, sacrifice, and deep spiritual love. As Jonathan lays down his royal rights to honor the one God has chosen, we’re reminded that true covenant love asks not what it can gain, but what it can give.

Episode 166 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 1 Peter 4:8, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

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:

(01:38) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:27) David and Jonathan's Bond

(13:26) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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