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On This Day: King Æthelred I of Northumbria is murdered in Corbridge by a group led by his... (796)
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On April 18, 796: King Æthelred I of Northumbria is murdered in Corbridge by a group led by his ealdormen, Ealdred and Wada. The patrician Osbald is crowned, but abdicates within 27 days.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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