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Episode 1265 | August 14, 2025

What Makes a Good King?

Historical Books | 1 Kings 9:10-28 Was Solomon a good king? How were Israel's kings supposed to be different from other nations? What did it mean for Israel to be the light of the world?

Was Solomon a good king? How were Israel's kings supposed to be different from other nations? What did it mean for Israel to be the light of the world? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Kings 9:10-28 encourages us to follow the world's true light, King Jesus.

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Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of...

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