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This episode explores the power struggle and themes of humility and faith as King Solomon is handed the crown of Israel.

# 205 - King Solomon - In this episode of The Chosen People, As David’s strength fades, a quiet power struggle erupts behind palace walls—ambition, betrayal, and prophecy collide in the race for Israel’s crown. In this tender and tense episode from 1 Kings 1 and 1 Chronicles 29, we witness a kingdom handed over not through conquest, but through humility, faith, and one final act of obedience.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 205 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 25:6, "Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men."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

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