# 192 - David & The Broken Prince - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, King David remembers his covenant with Jonathan, he seeks out Jonathan’s forgotten, crippled son to show him unexpected mercy. This episode tells the tender story of Mephibosheth—a broken prince lifted from obscurity to eat at the king’s table as family.

Episode 192 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 119:83, “Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.”

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Show Notes:

(01:34) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:30) David & The Broken Prince

(25:50) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 190 - Return of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David sets out to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, but joy turns to tragedy when worship without reverence proves deadly. Join us as he learns the hard lesson that God’s presence can’t be carried on our terms—and finds the courage to return with humility, obedience, and true worship.

Episode 190 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 5:4-5, “You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.”

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Show Notes:

(01:58) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(02:48) Return of the Ark

(27:58) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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# 189 - David Takes Jerusalem - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David faces the fortress that mocked generations before him, proving true kings don’t storm walls but humble themselves to find hidden ways in. Join us as he claims Jerusalem not with spectacle, but with courage, faith, and the promise of redemption.

Episode 189 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 2 Corinthians 10:4, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.”

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Show Notes:

(02:13) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(03:16) David Takes Jerusalem

(16:20) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

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