About this episode

This episode explores the themes of friendship and loyalty as David flees from King Saul and Jonathan risks everything to protect him.

# 170 - The Hunt for David Begins - In this episode of The Chosen People, 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 170 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” 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

People in this episode

Host: Pray.com

Topics covered

• friendship
• loyalty
• exile
• faithfulness
• sacred bonds

Keywords

• David
• King Saul
• Jonathan
• friendship
• loyalty
• 1 Samuel 20
• exile
• faithfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Samuel 20, Book of Joshua, Proverbs 17:17

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