{"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 22 (2 Samuel 16:23–18:8; Psalm 17:1–15; 2 Samuel 18:9–33)","slug":"april-22-2-samuel-16-23-18-8-psalm-17-1-15-2-samuel-18-9-33","published_at":"2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997/april-22-2-samuel-16-23-18-8-psalm-17-1-15-2-samuel-18-9-33","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chronological-esv-bible-plan-with-robert-smith-6726997","url":"https://www.esv.org/2Samuel16:23–18:8;Psalm17:1–15;2Samuel18:9–33/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CXW9438636533.mp3","summary":"A dramatic account of the political and military conflict between King David and his son Absalom. The narrative explores the tension between strategic counsel, the brutality of civil war, and a father's grief.","meta_description":"Explore the biblical narrative of Absalom's rebellion, the strategic maneuvers of Hushai, and the tragic death of David's son in 2 Samuel and Psalm 17.","key_points":["Main idea: The clash of competing counsels between Ahithophel and Hushai determines the course of the rebellion","Failure mode: The devastating cost of civil war is illustrated by the heavy losses in the forest of Ephraim","Practical takeaway: The importance of strategic intelligence and the role of messengers in wartime leadership","Emotional core: The profound personal tragedy of David's reaction to the death of his son","Theological tension: The interplay between human political maneuvering and divine providence"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Battle of Counsel","summary":"Absalom weighs the advice of Ahithophel against the strategic counter-proposal of Hushai."},{"start_ms":190000,"title":"A Secret Warning","summary":"Hushai coordinates with the priests to deliver urgent intelligence to King David."},{"start_ms":260000,"title":"The Flight of David","summary":"David's forces cross the Jordan as news of Ahithophel's counsel reaches the king."},{"start_ms":470000,"title":"The Battle in the Forest","summary":"The Israelite armies clash in the forest of Ephraim, resulting in a massive loss of life."},{"start_ms":530000,"title":"A Prayer for Deliverance","summary":"A reading from Psalm 17, expressing a plea for protection from violent enemies."},{"start_ms":680000,"title":"The Death of Absalom","summary":"Joab confronts the fate of Absalom, who has been caught in an oak tree during the battle."},{"start_ms":900000,"title":"The King's Grief","summary":"Conflicting reports of victory and tragedy reach David, culminating in his mourning for Absalom."}],"topics":["2 Samuel","Psalm 17","King David","Absalom","Joab","Biblical History","Ancient Warfare","Political Rebellion"],"duration_seconds":1013,"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-22-2-samuel-16-23-18-8-psalm-17-1-15-2-samuel-18-9-33/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-22-2-samuel-16-23-18-8-psalm-17-1-15-2-samuel-18-9-33.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}