{"podcast":{"title":"Chronological ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith","slug":"chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997","podcast_index_feed_id":6726997,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/chronologicalbibleplanwithrobertsmith","website_url":"https://www.crossway.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4493db2-99d9-11ee-954f-ab3d0756e92c/image/Podcast_-_ESV_Reading_Plans_-_2024.7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Crossway","episode_count":30,"summary":"Starting January 1st, listen to Scripture in the order the events occurred with the Chronological ESV Bible Plan. Read by Robert Smith, this podcast takes listeners on a one-year journey through Scripture’s historical accounts, prophetic books, and poetry.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T06:21:56.201530+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997"},"episode":{"title":"April 16 (2 Samuel 21:1–22; 1 Chronicles 20:4–8; 2 Samuel 13:1–14:33; Psalm 35:1–28)","slug":"april-16-2-samuel-21-1-22-1-chronicles-20-4-8-2-samuel-13-1-14-33-psalm-35-1-28","published_at":"2026-04-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997/april-16-2-samuel-21-1-22-1-chronicles-20-4-8-2-samuel-13-1-14-33-psalm-35-1-28","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997","url":"https://www.esv.org/2Samuel21:1–22;1Chronicles20:4–8;2Samuel13:1–14:33;Psalm35:1–28/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW8259794531.mp3","summary":"This reading explores the heavy consequences of broken covenants and familial betrayal within David's lineage. It traces the movement from Saul's unresolved blood guilt to the violent fracturing of David's own household.","meta_description":"A study of atonement, the fallout of Amnon's betrayal, and David's plea for vindication in 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalm 35.","key_points":["Main idea: The lingering impact of broken oaths and the necessity of atonement for the land","Failure mode: The destructive cycle of vengeance triggered by Amnon's violation of Tamar","Practical takeaway: The difficulty of navigating justice when family loyalty and moral law conflict","Main idea: The physical and psychological toll of internal strife on a leader's kingdom","Failure mode: The danger of unresolved grief and the strategic manipulation of political figures"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Atonement for the Gibeonites","summary":"David addresses the blood guilt left by Saul's actions against the Gibeonites and the subsequent execution of Saul's descendants."},{"start_ms":230000,"title":"Battles with the Giants","summary":"A chronicle of the ongoing wars with the Philistines and the defeat of descendants of the giants by David and his men."},{"start_ms":420000,"title":"The Violation of Tamar","summary":"The tragic account of Amnon's deceitful pursuit and violation of his half-sister, Tamar."},{"start_ms":660000,"title":"Absalom's Revenge","summary":"Driven by hatred for Amnon, Absalom orchestrates the assassination of his brother, leading to widespread mourning."},{"start_ms":900000,"title":"The Wise Woman of Tekoa","summary":"A strategic parable used to persuade King David to bring his exiled son, Absalom, back to Jerusalem."},{"start_ms":1220000,"title":"Psalm 35: A Plea for Vindication","summary":"David's prayer for protection against unnamed enemies who attack him without cause."}],"topics":["Biblical History","King David","Atonement","Family Conflict","Ancient Warfare","Psalms","Old Testament Narrative","Justice and Vengeance"],"duration_seconds":1588,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997/episodes/april-16-2-samuel-21-1-22-1-chronicles-20-4-8-2-samuel-13-1-14-33-psalm-35-1-28/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997/april-16-2-samuel-21-1-22-1-chronicles-20-4-8-2-samuel-13-1-14-33-psalm-35-1-28.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}