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Speaker 1: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evan jehosts for Heroes in the Bible.

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Speaker 1: Welcome to the Epic Adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal,

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Speaker 1: and murder. While most people know of David the Myth,

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Speaker 1: few know about David the Man. In this episode, David

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Speaker 1: the Man is exposed and rebuked. This episode does not

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Speaker 1: feature a profound failure or moral mishap, but we are

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Speaker 1: coming to a point in the story where the myth

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Speaker 1: of David has melted away and all that remains is

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Speaker 1: David the Man. Our story only has a few more episodes,

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Speaker 1: and it would seem like David's epic tale is crawling

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Speaker 1: to the finish line. Rest assured, dear listeners that David

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Speaker 1: still has a few more epic adventures before our time

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Speaker 1: is up. This episode reminds us that David has some

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Speaker 1: growing up to do, even in his old age. The

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Speaker 1: death of his son has left him despondent and crippled

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Speaker 1: with grief. Normally, we appreciate David's sensitive soul, but this

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Speaker 1: time it is a bit different. David's emotions overcome him,

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Speaker 1: resembling what modern doctors might call clinical depression. David is

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Speaker 1: trapped in his own emotions all throughout this episode, whether

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Speaker 1: it's because of Absolom, Joe Ab or the state of Israel.

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Speaker 1: But the kingdom needs him, his men need him. There

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Speaker 1: is a mounting threat that can consume the nation if

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Speaker 1: not dealt with. Does David still have what it takes?

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Speaker 1: Or as he had a point in his life where

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Speaker 1: he delegates everything to his subjects, have we seen the

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Speaker 1: end of the giant slayer? Will the people be forced

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Speaker 1: In episode twenty eight, The Rebellion of Sheba.

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Speaker 2: Prelude to Chapter twenty eight, David sat between two gates,

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Speaker 2: peering out at the battlefield miles away. I could hear

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Speaker 2: where there was no way of him knowing what had

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Speaker 2: come of the battle. He had faith in his men

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Speaker 2: that they would end the insurrection of Absalom swiftly and decisively.

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Speaker 2: There had yet to be an army his mighty men

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Speaker 2: could not topple, and he was confident in their skills. However,

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Speaker 2: his confidence in them grieved him, for he knew that

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Speaker 2: they would slay his son if given the chance. He

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Speaker 2: had ordered them not to, but the possibility of his

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Speaker 2: death remained. The king sighed and buried his face in

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Speaker 2: his hands. He hated being sidelined, but he knew it

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Speaker 2: was best for the battle. He would be a distraction

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Speaker 2: blood of Israelites. David sipped his water skin inside. The

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Speaker 2: protect them, he whispered. He was filled with anxiety about

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Speaker 2: saw a man approaching the watchman on the tower above.

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Speaker 2: David called out, saying, there's a man running alone. If

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Speaker 2: he is alone, it means he's a messenger. It was

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Speaker 2: a he Maaas, son of Zaduk, the priest. He came

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Speaker 3: All is well, my king.

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Speaker 2: A Heeaoz declared, blessed be the Lord, your god.

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Speaker 3: He has delivered up the men who rebelled against you.

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Speaker 3: Joab and the others were able to subdue the enemy

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Speaker 2: What of my son Absolum, David asked anxiously. I have

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Speaker 2: no word, he replied.

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Speaker 3: There was a great commotion once the army began to flee.

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Speaker 3: Perhaps he departed with the rest of them.

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Speaker 2: As a he Maya said this, another messenger came from

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Speaker 2: Who is my king, he said, with a beaming smile. Yes,

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Speaker 2: good Ahi Mayas has told me we have won. David replied,

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Speaker 5: King, if it is any consolation, I pray all of

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Speaker 2: David's heart grew heavy in his chest, and he found

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Speaker 2: The king was inconsolable. He retreated into a room within

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Speaker 2: Chapter twenty eight, the rebellion of Sheba. Joab rode in

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Speaker 2: There was no answer. He knocked again and yelled.

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Speaker 6: My king, we have won. Come and congratulate your men

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Speaker 2: There was still no response. Joe Ab was frustrated. He

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Speaker 2: joe Ab stormed in to see David lying in bed.

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Speaker 2: The king rolled over and glared at Joeab. What are

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Speaker 2: you doing? He asked? What am I doing? Joeab gasped,

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Speaker 6: Your men have returned from a valiant battle and reclaimed

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Speaker 6: your throne, yet you lay here like a spoiled child.

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Speaker 2: David got out of his bed and stood to his feet.

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Speaker 2: I am grieving the loss of my son, he yelled,

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Speaker 2: have some compassion, Joab, have you no heart? Joe Ab

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Speaker 2: David pushed back, landing a blow on Joab's jaw. Joeab

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Speaker 6: I have served you for years, and I have earned

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Speaker 2: David tried to break free again, but Joe Abb was

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Speaker 2: intent on getting his point across. He drove his arm

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Speaker 6: Lose far more than your son if you decide to

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Speaker 2: Joe Ab released David and then pointed out the window.

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Speaker 6: Come look and see what I see.

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Speaker 2: David was considering striking Joe Abb, but instead looked outside.

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Speaker 2: Thousands of men were sitting outside the gate, nursing wounds

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Speaker 6: To yell, today you have covered them all in shame.

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Speaker 6: They marched out to save your life. They fought for you,

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Speaker 6: as a reward. You have made it clear that your

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Speaker 7: Of course I care, David yelled, I wanted to march

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Speaker 6: But you haven't noticed, have you, David? No, do you

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Speaker 2: Joe Ab walked closer to David and maintained his aggressive demeanor.

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Speaker 6: Because you love those who hate you. David, you longed

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Speaker 6: for their acceptance and show too much mercy. You did

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Speaker 2: There was a long pause, and joe AB's tough veneer

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Speaker 6: My King, you mourn as if you wished Absalom were

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Speaker 6: alive and we were dead.

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Speaker 2: David was speechless. Joe AB's words cut him deeply. Joeb

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Speaker 6: Arise, my king, go out and speak kind words to

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Speaker 6: I swear by the Lord. If you do not go,

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Speaker 2: Joab rubbed his sore jaw and left the room. David

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Speaker 2: The men were outside, laughing through the pain of broken

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Speaker 2: their sacrifice and praised them for their bravery. King David,

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Speaker 2: The king made peace with the elders of Judah and Israel,

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Speaker 2: for their confused vote to Absalom and once again embraced

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Speaker 2: their king as God's chosen and anointed. He pardoned those

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Speaker 2: David would continue to show mercy to those who hated him.

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Speaker 2: He would continue to extend grace to those who scorned him.

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Speaker 2: Why because he served a merciful and gracious God. Who

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Speaker 2: was he to deny them what God had freely given

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Speaker 2: Within the borders of Israel, a bitter and contentious spirit

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Speaker 2: The air was hot and humid, and most people had

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Speaker 2: she Sheba, a Benjamite, conspired against the king. He stood

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Speaker 2: His long legs paced back and forth on the platform

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Speaker 2: as he spoke to the people below. There will be

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Speaker 2: no riches for us to inherit under King David, he

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Speaker 2: Absolute proof to us that is throwne is fragile, His

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Speaker 2: He spoke to the lonely and the marginalized. In the

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Speaker 2: division among Judah and the rest of Israel. While the

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Speaker 2: the tribes found themselves struggling in economic uncertainty. The people

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Speaker 2: He stirred up the crowds to chant, we have no

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Speaker 2: us find our own way, let us fight. The men

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Speaker 2: David gesture to Amasa, Amasa, will you gather the men

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Speaker 2: he said plainly. He turned again to Amasa and said,

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Speaker 2: What would you have me do, Lord, he asked politely,

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Speaker 2: Still slightly perturbed that his brother was not there. The

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Speaker 2: he can do more damage than Absolom. Will you take

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Speaker 4: Course I will, my king. I will pursue Sheba while

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Speaker 4: The elders need you to help them move forward. While

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Speaker 2: David was relieved at Abishai's answer. As he left, David

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Speaker 2: They gathered immediately, ready to pursue Sheba with all their might.

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Speaker 2: Even though the Mighty Men were growing older and the

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Speaker 2: Men were not to be trifled with, and Sheba would

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Speaker 2: feel their wrath fall down like heavy rain. Sheba stormed

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Speaker 2: his wake. His voice resonated with every person he spoke to,

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Speaker 2: like a slow working poison. Who shall build a new Israel,

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Speaker 4: The mighty men are coming.

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Speaker 2: Shiba turned around with a grave expression. Who is coming?

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Speaker 6: The King has sent Aba Shai and the mighty men

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Speaker 4: They are only a day's journey away.

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Speaker 2: What are you going to do?

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Speaker 4: Will you fight them?

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Speaker 2: Shiba knew it would be utter foolishness to fight them.

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Speaker 2: He had no army, he had no plan. His role

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Speaker 2: He turned to the people and raised his hands to

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Speaker 2: The people began to murmur amongst themselves. The news about

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Speaker 2: David's mighty Men caused a great deal of consideration among them,

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Speaker 2: they began to question what they were doing and began

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Speaker 2: Sheba and the rebels marched to the city of Abel.

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Speaker 2: There he established himself as governor. His followers bullied people

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Speaker 5: Listen to me, brothers, she said, the time may come

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Speaker 6: If it costs us our lives.

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Speaker 4: His dagger at our throats.

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Speaker 2: One false move and we may be taken out. The

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Speaker 2: a grave situation. The mighty men of David were camped

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Speaker 2: also there, the Cherithites and the Pelethites. They were a

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Speaker 2: All together they were perfectly capable of going after Sheba.

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Speaker 2: Abeshi and Joab were confident they could find Sheba by

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Speaker 4: We must expect that Sheba has men willing to fight,

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Speaker 6: We want as little bloodshed as possible. If we are

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Speaker 4: Finding Sheba and killing him first is our best option

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Speaker 2: Abishi added, wherever.

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Speaker 4: He is hiding, I doubt he will come out and

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Speaker 4: fight us himself.

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Speaker 2: Amasa had been weeks late in gathering the armies of Judah.

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Speaker 2: He proved to be incompetent when it came to leading,

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Speaker 2: abishi Abhishik knew the look in his brother's eyes. Usually

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Speaker 2: this time he did not feel the need to hold

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Speaker 2: not stop you. Joeab smirked and stepped forward to go

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Speaker 2: meet Amassa. Joab was wearing a soldier's uniform, signifying his

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Speaker 2: demotion from commander. It amused Amassa to see Joab humbled

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Speaker 2: what a pleasant surprise to see you here. I did

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Speaker 2: not know if David would allow you to fight for him.

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Speaker 2: Joe Ab feigned a smile and said.

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Speaker 6: Is all well with you, my brother.

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Speaker 2: It took you a long time to get here. We

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Speaker 6: Come here, Amasa, greet me as an ally. We fight

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Speaker 2: A Massa quickly scanned joe Ab to see if he

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Speaker 2: guard and Joab grabbed him by the beard and brought

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Speaker 2: and whispered, I have.

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Speaker 6: Killed many men for the safety of this nation.

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Speaker 2: You are but another number on the path to peace.

432
00:24:40,920 --> 00:24:44,080
Speaker 2: Joe Ab let go, and a Massa fell onto the floor.

433
00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:48,480
Speaker 2: His entrails poured out of his stomach. He was still alive.

434
00:24:48,840 --> 00:24:52,440
Speaker 2: Frantically trying to get them back in. He wailed in agony,

435
00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:57,160
Speaker 2: slowly losing blood and life. Joe Ab wiped the blood

436
00:24:57,160 --> 00:24:59,520
Speaker 2: off his blade, looked up to the army behind a

437
00:24:59,600 --> 00:25:03,000
Speaker 2: Massa and bowed. He left back into the ranks of

438
00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:07,600
Speaker 2: Abeshire without saying a word. Abshi looked out at the

439
00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:10,640
Speaker 2: army of Judah and shrugged, then left back to lead

440
00:25:10,720 --> 00:25:14,159
Speaker 2: his men. Joab's armor bear stood over the corpse of

441
00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:17,080
Speaker 2: Amasa and raised his voice to Judah, saying.

442
00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:21,639
Speaker 5: Whoever favors Joab, whoever is for King David, let him

443
00:25:21,680 --> 00:25:23,040
Speaker 5: follow Joab into battle.

444
00:25:24,160 --> 00:25:25,480
Speaker 6: Let them fights for the nation.

445
00:25:26,200 --> 00:25:29,639
Speaker 2: The ranks of Judah pressed onward and followed Joab. The

446
00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:32,520
Speaker 2: mighty men of David, the servants of the King, and

447
00:25:32,640 --> 00:25:35,679
Speaker 2: the armies of Judah all marched to defend the integrity

448
00:25:35,760 --> 00:25:39,960
Speaker 2: of Israel. Many of the men passed by Amassa and

449
00:25:40,080 --> 00:25:43,040
Speaker 2: winced in disgust, until finally some of them took his

450
00:25:43,160 --> 00:25:47,160
Speaker 2: body aside and covered it with a garment. Amasa's body

451
00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:50,199
Speaker 2: was left to rod in the desert between Gibeon and Abel.

452
00:25:51,040 --> 00:25:54,800
Speaker 2: His death was a sobering reminder of Joab's resolve. He

453
00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:58,200
Speaker 2: was brutally and violently devoted to David and the people

454
00:25:58,280 --> 00:26:01,160
Speaker 2: of Israel, and no one would stand in his way.

455
00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:05,000
Speaker 2: The men of David finally made it to able. The

456
00:26:05,080 --> 00:26:08,320
Speaker 2: city had large walls surrounding every side of it. There

457
00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:11,240
Speaker 2: was only one entrance, and it was guarded by thousands

458
00:26:11,240 --> 00:26:14,920
Speaker 2: of Sheba's men. His devoted followers stood at attention with

459
00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:18,600
Speaker 2: their weapons protecting the city. Joab looked back at his men.

460
00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:23,040
Speaker 2: Take out the guard first, he shouted. Joe Ab gave

461
00:26:23,119 --> 00:26:25,920
Speaker 2: the signal, and the Mighty Men ran forward, with the

462
00:26:26,080 --> 00:26:29,879
Speaker 2: armies of Judah behind them. Like a rushing wind. The

463
00:26:30,040 --> 00:26:33,480
Speaker 2: Mighty Men blew down the followers of Sheila. They tried

464
00:26:33,520 --> 00:26:36,320
Speaker 2: to brace themselves. However, Joeab and the rest of the

465
00:26:36,400 --> 00:26:40,800
Speaker 2: warriors were far too quick. Abeshi himself cut through seven

466
00:26:40,880 --> 00:26:43,720
Speaker 2: men to reach the edge of the wall. He knocked

467
00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:45,760
Speaker 2: four of them out with the blunt end of his blade,

468
00:26:46,160 --> 00:26:48,840
Speaker 2: then slashed the other three at the knees. He did

469
00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:51,400
Speaker 2: not want to kill them, for they were his countrymen.

470
00:26:52,040 --> 00:26:55,400
Speaker 2: There was only one man he desired to kill. Joe

471
00:26:55,440 --> 00:26:58,679
Speaker 2: Ab was not so worseful. His sword met the throats

472
00:26:58,680 --> 00:27:02,760
Speaker 2: of Dustes was like a mother bear, ferociously protecting her goods.

473
00:27:03,440 --> 00:27:07,240
Speaker 2: His stamina was unmatched, and his brutality was without equal.

474
00:27:08,040 --> 00:27:10,520
Speaker 2: Whoever did not fall to the sword and fled back

475
00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:13,520
Speaker 2: to their homes. And now Sheiba was alone behind the

476
00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:16,760
Speaker 2: walls of they The men stood at the rampart of

477
00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:21,000
Speaker 2: the walls, clamoring after Sheida, bring in the rams, joe

478
00:27:21,040 --> 00:27:23,960
Speaker 2: Ad commanded me. Dozens of men came in from behind

479
00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:27,400
Speaker 2: the hills. That battering rams made contrigue in the new adays.

480
00:27:28,080 --> 00:27:30,560
Speaker 2: They ran into the door, cracking it slightly from the

481
00:27:30,640 --> 00:27:34,840
Speaker 2: first blow. Joe Add signaled for them to cease. When

482
00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:37,440
Speaker 2: he yelled at whoever was listening on the other side.

483
00:27:37,720 --> 00:27:41,479
Speaker 6: I will burn this city. I will destroy it if

484
00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:43,600
Speaker 6: I must bring out Sheba.

485
00:27:44,240 --> 00:27:48,639
Speaker 2: There was no response, only silence. Very well, joe Ab

486
00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:52,399
Speaker 2: said He nodded to the soldiers to continue battering the doors.

487
00:27:53,040 --> 00:27:57,119
Speaker 2: The blows shook the earth below. As the soldiers were

488
00:27:57,200 --> 00:28:01,399
Speaker 2: readying themselves to go again, Joab heard of voice yell, listen,

489
00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:05,639
Speaker 2: please stop. Joeb looked up and saw a woman calling

490
00:28:05,680 --> 00:28:08,800
Speaker 2: out from the wall. He sheathed his sword and approached

491
00:28:08,840 --> 00:28:12,159
Speaker 2: the rampart. It was the wise woman from the Council

492
00:28:12,240 --> 00:28:12,719
Speaker 2: of Elders.

493
00:28:13,680 --> 00:28:14,520
Speaker 5: Are you Joab?

494
00:28:15,080 --> 00:28:17,879
Speaker 2: She asked, I am, who are you?

495
00:28:18,400 --> 00:28:21,760
Speaker 5: Joeab replied, I am from the city, and I implore

496
00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:24,800
Speaker 5: you to cease this attack. We have done nothing wrong.

497
00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:28,159
Speaker 2: The woman's voice was not frantic or angry. She was

498
00:28:28,240 --> 00:28:32,280
Speaker 2: calm and sure of herself. She intrigued Joeab, so he

499
00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:33,919
Speaker 2: nodded for her to continue speaking.

500
00:28:34,520 --> 00:28:37,160
Speaker 5: They used to say in former times, before the days

501
00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:40,440
Speaker 5: of kings, let us ask for the Council of Abel.

502
00:28:41,560 --> 00:28:44,360
Speaker 5: Matters were settled here in the city, and we were

503
00:28:44,440 --> 00:28:48,120
Speaker 5: known as the most peaceful and faithful in Israel. Why

504
00:28:48,160 --> 00:28:51,200
Speaker 5: would you swallow up a rich heritage like ours by

505
00:28:51,320 --> 00:28:52,400
Speaker 5: destroying the city.

506
00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:54,560
Speaker 2: Joeb could not help but chuckle.

507
00:28:55,280 --> 00:28:58,080
Speaker 6: You think I want to destroy the city, Far be

508
00:28:58,200 --> 00:29:00,640
Speaker 6: it from me to destroy anything I've not to swallow.

509
00:29:00,680 --> 00:29:01,400
Speaker 2: You up in fire.

510
00:29:01,840 --> 00:29:04,880
Speaker 6: I have come for one reason and one reason alone. Sheba,

511
00:29:05,560 --> 00:29:07,880
Speaker 6: he has lifted his hand against the king. Give him

512
00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:09,920
Speaker 6: up and we will withdraw from the city.

513
00:29:10,520 --> 00:29:12,000
Speaker 5: Do I have your word that is true?

514
00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:16,880
Speaker 6: She asked, my very word, Bring me Sheba and we

515
00:29:17,200 --> 00:29:18,080
Speaker 6: leave in peace.

516
00:29:18,960 --> 00:29:21,040
Speaker 5: Then I will ensure his head is thrown over.

517
00:29:21,000 --> 00:29:25,200
Speaker 2: The wall, she said nervously. Joab once again could not

518
00:29:25,360 --> 00:29:29,080
Speaker 2: help but chuckle. She seems so sure of herself. However,

519
00:29:29,200 --> 00:29:32,920
Speaker 2: Sheba would not go quietly. Joab gestured for his men

520
00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:36,760
Speaker 2: to cease their attack of the wall. They waited, looking

521
00:29:36,840 --> 00:29:39,040
Speaker 2: for any sign from the city that Siba was dead.

522
00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:42,840
Speaker 5: Joab has given his word.

523
00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:44,880
Speaker 2: The wise woman said, in confidence.

524
00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:47,760
Speaker 5: If we are able to kill Sheba, he retreats.

525
00:29:48,480 --> 00:29:51,320
Speaker 2: The elders were gathered in a room discussing in secret

526
00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:52,360
Speaker 2: what to do with Sheba.

527
00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:55,640
Speaker 5: We will have Joab come and cause an uproar in

528
00:29:55,760 --> 00:29:59,360
Speaker 5: our city. Sheba will retaliate and many lives will be lost.

529
00:30:00,080 --> 00:30:01,000
Speaker 6: Is that what you want?

530
00:30:01,560 --> 00:30:04,680
Speaker 2: The elders shook their heads in shame. The woman put

531
00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:05,760
Speaker 2: a hand on her heart and.

532
00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:09,200
Speaker 5: Said, I want to live in peace within my city.

533
00:30:09,760 --> 00:30:12,800
Speaker 5: Sheba has robbed our piece, so I say we take

534
00:30:12,880 --> 00:30:13,440
Speaker 5: it back.

535
00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:17,280
Speaker 2: They were all in agreement. The elders called Sheba in

536
00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:20,320
Speaker 2: for a feast. They staged warriors at the sides of

537
00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:25,160
Speaker 2: the entrance with daggers. Slowly they want Sheba approach. He

538
00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:27,840
Speaker 2: was as skittish as ever, but would not turn down

539
00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:31,400
Speaker 2: a hearty meal. His guards came in first, and the

540
00:30:31,480 --> 00:30:34,520
Speaker 2: warriors of the city took daggers to their ribs. In

541
00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:38,479
Speaker 2: one swift motion, the two warriors killed the guards. They

542
00:30:38,600 --> 00:30:42,320
Speaker 2: keeled over, and Sheba ran for his life after them.

543
00:30:43,080 --> 00:30:46,640
Speaker 2: They yelled. He ran through the city streets, running away

544
00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:50,000
Speaker 2: from the warriors a babel. He knocked over carts from

545
00:30:50,040 --> 00:30:53,600
Speaker 2: the marketplace and burst open chicken coops to escape. He

546
00:30:53,720 --> 00:30:57,080
Speaker 2: did not care who he ran over to get away. Finally,

547
00:30:57,200 --> 00:30:59,360
Speaker 2: he scaled up a roof and began to run over

548
00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:02,840
Speaker 2: the rooftop one by one. He jumped from home to

549
00:31:02,960 --> 00:31:06,240
Speaker 2: home until finally reaching the top of the wall. He

550
00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:09,680
Speaker 2: ran on the top searching for a way out, but

551
00:31:09,880 --> 00:31:13,040
Speaker 2: Joe Ab was waiting at the bottom for him. He

552
00:31:13,160 --> 00:31:15,960
Speaker 2: saw an opening leading to an exit on the other side.

553
00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,560
Speaker 2: Just as he was about to jump down, a spear

554
00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:22,720
Speaker 2: went whistling through the air, landing directly through his side.

555
00:31:23,600 --> 00:31:25,920
Speaker 2: Sheba fell onto the stone floor of the wall and

556
00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:29,560
Speaker 2: writhed in pain. The warriors finally caught up to him,

557
00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,320
Speaker 2: took him by the head and chopped it off. Sheiba's

558
00:31:33,360 --> 00:31:35,880
Speaker 2: body bled over the edge of the wall, dripping down

559
00:31:35,920 --> 00:31:39,000
Speaker 2: onto the floor below. They held the head high in

560
00:31:39,080 --> 00:31:41,960
Speaker 2: the air for the whole city to see. Shiva was

561
00:31:42,040 --> 00:31:45,040
Speaker 2: dead and no rebel would be welcomed within the gates

562
00:31:45,080 --> 00:31:48,960
Speaker 2: of Abel. Joe Ab was on the other side. The

563
00:31:49,080 --> 00:31:51,480
Speaker 2: sun was descending over the wall, causing joe Ab to

564
00:31:51,560 --> 00:31:55,800
Speaker 2: squint when he heard a clamoring from within its borders. Finally,

565
00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:58,680
Speaker 2: something went flying through the air, blocking the sun for

566
00:31:58,760 --> 00:32:02,000
Speaker 2: a moment. All the men watched the object fall onto

567
00:32:02,040 --> 00:32:05,520
Speaker 2: the floor with a thud. Joab approached and turned the

568
00:32:05,600 --> 00:32:09,720
Speaker 2: object around with his foot. Shebassevered head was lying face

569
00:32:09,800 --> 00:32:13,520
Speaker 2: first in the sand. Joab laughed again and a bow

570
00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:16,760
Speaker 2: to the wall. Although he could not see her, he

571
00:32:16,840 --> 00:32:21,000
Speaker 2: knew the wise woman was watching. She was and smirked

572
00:32:21,080 --> 00:32:24,680
Speaker 2: as Joab gave a sarcastic bow. Joab took out the

573
00:32:24,720 --> 00:32:28,240
Speaker 2: trumpet from his belts and blew it. The sound resonated

574
00:32:28,320 --> 00:32:31,760
Speaker 2: for over a mile, signaling for the men to return home.

575
00:32:34,680 --> 00:32:39,120
Speaker 1: Lingering unrest was inevitable. Absalom shook up Israel, and it

576
00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:43,240
Speaker 1: comes as no surprise that there was political and social unrest.

577
00:32:44,080 --> 00:32:46,360
Speaker 1: It came at a bad time because King David does

578
00:32:46,440 --> 00:32:49,200
Speaker 1: not seem up to the task of handling any of it.

579
00:32:49,960 --> 00:32:52,360
Speaker 1: The prelude takes us into the chambers of the king.

580
00:32:53,080 --> 00:32:55,760
Speaker 1: He has responded after the loss of his son, even

581
00:32:55,800 --> 00:32:59,880
Speaker 1: though he was a treacherous psychopath. David is no different

582
00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:02,960
Speaker 1: from any father who loved his son. However, the grief

583
00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:06,120
Speaker 1: cripples him in a way unbecoming of a king. His

584
00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:09,680
Speaker 1: bereavement seems over the top, and there is political and

585
00:33:09,760 --> 00:33:13,680
Speaker 1: social strife being ignored. I am not a psychologist, but

586
00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:18,280
Speaker 1: many scholars, psychologists and theologians believe that David had suffered

587
00:33:18,280 --> 00:33:21,320
Speaker 1: from some sort of depression in his life. We may

588
00:33:21,400 --> 00:33:25,360
Speaker 1: have witnessed a particularly difficult bout for him. Either way,

589
00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:29,480
Speaker 1: David's kingdom was being neglected and it took the heavy

590
00:33:29,560 --> 00:33:32,120
Speaker 1: handedness of joe Ab to snap him out of it.

591
00:33:33,120 --> 00:33:35,960
Speaker 1: Joe Ab was harsh physically and verbally with the king,

592
00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,520
Speaker 1: but we don't get the sense that he went too far.

593
00:33:38,920 --> 00:33:41,840
Speaker 1: But he made some really powerful but he made some

594
00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:45,760
Speaker 1: really forceful points. In the heat of the moment, Joe

595
00:33:45,800 --> 00:33:48,760
Speaker 1: ad pins David down and rebukes him. This is one

596
00:33:48,800 --> 00:33:52,120
Speaker 1: of the more compelling scenes of our series, because we

597
00:33:52,200 --> 00:33:55,719
Speaker 1: are trying to save you, Joe, I retorted, and we succeeded.

598
00:33:56,080 --> 00:33:57,840
Speaker 1: But you haven't noticed, have you, David?

599
00:33:58,240 --> 00:33:59,760
Speaker 2: No, do you know why?

600
00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:04,000
Speaker 1: Joab walked closer to David and maintained his aggressive demeanor.

601
00:34:04,560 --> 00:34:07,600
Speaker 1: He pointed his finger at David's chest and said, because

602
00:34:07,640 --> 00:34:10,320
Speaker 1: you love those who hate you, David, you long for

603
00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:14,040
Speaker 1: their acceptance and show too much mercy. You did it

604
00:34:14,120 --> 00:34:17,120
Speaker 1: with Saul, and you did it with Absolom. There was

605
00:34:17,200 --> 00:34:20,359
Speaker 1: a long pause, and Joeab's tougher veneer began to break.

606
00:34:20,960 --> 00:34:23,279
Speaker 1: There was a crack in his voice, and David could

607
00:34:23,320 --> 00:34:27,320
Speaker 1: see he was holding back tears. My King, you mourn

608
00:34:27,480 --> 00:34:30,399
Speaker 1: as if you wish Absen were alive and we were dead.

609
00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:35,360
Speaker 1: Joe Ab reintroduced an older theme of this series, father wounds.

610
00:34:36,360 --> 00:34:40,000
Speaker 1: David's childhood was marked by neglect, and as a result,

611
00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:42,680
Speaker 1: he seemed to pine after the approval of those who

612
00:34:42,719 --> 00:34:46,400
Speaker 1: hated him. Joab hit a nerve with David, but it

613
00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:49,320
Speaker 1: was the right thing to do. His words got David

614
00:34:49,400 --> 00:34:52,759
Speaker 1: out of bed and among his men. However, Ab and

615
00:34:52,880 --> 00:34:58,680
Speaker 1: David's relationship suffers, mainly because of David's pride. Sometimes compelling

616
00:34:58,719 --> 00:35:02,840
Speaker 1: truths are packaged and tones. Jesus, when faith with some

617
00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:06,000
Speaker 1: of the Pharisees and money changes in the Temple, used

618
00:35:06,120 --> 00:35:09,680
Speaker 1: very aggressive tones and even flip tables. When Peter was

619
00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:13,640
Speaker 1: undermining the mission of God, Jesus said, get behind me, Satan.

620
00:35:14,239 --> 00:35:17,560
Speaker 1: Jesus was no stranger to conflict. The balance for us

621
00:35:17,719 --> 00:35:20,200
Speaker 1: is to know when to speak gently and when to

622
00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:25,440
Speaker 1: speak boldly. The coup of Absalom shook the economic foundation

623
00:35:25,600 --> 00:35:29,240
Speaker 1: of Israel. Judah, being the larger and more stable tribe,

624
00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:32,920
Speaker 1: was not as effected. However, the other tribes of Israel

625
00:35:32,960 --> 00:35:35,640
Speaker 1: were hurting. There was a large group of people who

626
00:35:35,719 --> 00:35:39,400
Speaker 1: felt dispossessed and angry, which was a perfect opportunity for

627
00:35:39,560 --> 00:35:44,160
Speaker 1: someone to take advantage. People like Sheba come around every

628
00:35:44,280 --> 00:35:47,840
Speaker 1: couple of years. Sheba is like many cult leaders, fringe

629
00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:51,759
Speaker 1: political activists and ideologues that loved to stir people up.

630
00:35:52,440 --> 00:35:55,000
Speaker 1: People like him, fan the flames of anger but offer

631
00:35:55,080 --> 00:35:58,120
Speaker 1: no real solutions. They talk of a new world order

632
00:35:58,239 --> 00:36:03,880
Speaker 1: and salvation without any uncreed ideas of convictions Utopia is

633
00:36:04,040 --> 00:36:08,880
Speaker 1: always their fantasy, but corruption is always their reality. Sheba

634
00:36:09,120 --> 00:36:12,320
Speaker 1: is an agent of chaos. David knows he needs to

635
00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:15,360
Speaker 1: quench the uprising and put an end to Sheba, but

636
00:36:15,520 --> 00:36:18,400
Speaker 1: he can't march against him. He needs to stay and

637
00:36:18,480 --> 00:36:20,920
Speaker 1: deal with the elders, so he sends a Massa to

638
00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:24,800
Speaker 1: lead his army. He doesn't invite Joe ab though, because

639
00:36:24,800 --> 00:36:28,279
Speaker 1: of his petty grudge. A Massa's loyalty and competence are

640
00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:32,600
Speaker 1: in question, so it surprises Abashar to see him take command.

641
00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:37,160
Speaker 1: There's a moment in this episode where Abashah observes David

642
00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:40,879
Speaker 1: like we would as David grew older. Abajah could see

643
00:36:41,080 --> 00:36:44,400
Speaker 1: the cracks and David's seemingly perfect character. He was a

644
00:36:44,440 --> 00:36:47,359
Speaker 1: man who struggled with abandonment and deep wounds caused by

645
00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:51,040
Speaker 1: his own father and his father in law, Saul. The

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Speaker 1: mythical legend of the Giant Slayer was slowly fading in

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Speaker 1: the history, and now Abajar could see that before him

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Speaker 1: was just a man, a good man, a noble man,

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Speaker 1: to a close, our overarching theme becomes clearer. David is

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Speaker 1: not the ultimate hero. We've been reminding ourselves this whole

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Speaker 1: series while also standing in awe of how awesome David is.

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Speaker 1: But now, as he stacks more and more failures, we

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Speaker 1: get to fully realize David is just another sinner. The

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Speaker 1: myth of David is melting away, and we are left

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Speaker 1: with just a man. Joe Ab re enters the story

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Speaker 1: when it is time to march against Sheba. It seems

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Speaker 1: clear that a massa was either terribly incompetent or secretly rebelling.

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Speaker 1: Either way, it was putting Israel in danger. Joe it

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Speaker 1: takes matters into his own hands. He did it with Abner,

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Speaker 1: he did it with Absalom, and he did it with

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Speaker 1: the Massa. Joe Ab, the most fiercely loyal subject of David,

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Speaker 1: frequently disobeys him for the safety of Israel. We are

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Speaker 1: just can't tell if he's good or bad. He protects Israel,

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Speaker 1: but he disobeys the king. He saves lives, but he

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Speaker 1: murders out of revenge. He loves David, but he kills

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Speaker 1: David's allies. Joe Ab seems to think David needs him

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Speaker 1: to make the tough decisions he is unwilling to make.

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Speaker 1: Is he wrong? Job is one of the most confusing

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Speaker 1: characters in scripture. We don't know whether to praise him

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Speaker 1: or hate him, and neither does David. Sheba's eventually killed

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Speaker 1: and the people go back to normal. This is a

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Speaker 1: perfect example of fleeting ideologies and movements that have no

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Speaker 1: momentum once their charismatic leader is gone. Would it be

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Speaker 1: the same for David? What will his legacy be? At

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Speaker 1: this point in David's life, he isn't quite sure what

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Speaker 1: the lasting memory of him will be.

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Speaker 2: In our next.

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Speaker 1: Episode, we will witness David wrestling with his own legacy

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Speaker 1: and the name he will leave behind. We are almost

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Speaker 1: to the end of our series and David has a

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Speaker 1: few more good fights in him. Let's fit Fish well

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Speaker 1: with episode twenty nine, The Heart of a King. Thanks

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Speaker 1: again for listening. For more inspiring stories, daily prayers with

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Speaker 1: them to last a lifetime, go to pray dot com

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