About this episode

In this episode, David risks everything to rescue a city abandoned by Saul, facing betrayal from those he saved.

# 175 - David The Vigilante - In this episode of The Chosen People, 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 175 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.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.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• betrayal
• leadership
• faith
• courage
• God's timing

Keywords

• David
• Saul
• betrayal
• leadership
• faith
• courage
• God's timing
• Book of Joshua
• Psalm 34:18

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Book of Joshua, Psalm 34:18

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