The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026)
May 15, 2026·18 min·6-min readnarrativereligion
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Father Mike Schmitz reflects on a pivotal moment in Israel’s civil war between David and his rebellious son Absalom, where divine providence thwarts a wise military plan through the cunning of a loyal spy, Hushai. The episode also transitions to David’s preparations for the future temple,
Father Mike Schmitz reflects on a pivotal moment in Israel’s civil war between David and his rebellious son Absalom, where divine providence thwarts a wise military plan through the cunning of a loyal spy, Hushai. The episode also transitions to David’s preparations for the future temple,
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