All language subtitles for House of David s02e03 The Middle Path

Previously on House of David... As a
reward for your bravery, I give you

of a thousand blood!

We are worthy. We always have been. And
if you truly believe that, what would

you ask for?

I offer you my beautiful daughter in
marriage, Mirav.

You shamed my daughter!

To defile this man's daughter.

I mean...

probably i choose to banish my son he
can never return without paying his debt

will do dark magic he will not change
the law perhaps he will have to you and

are the only two of our line who will
survive you must crown me king keep this

between us for now we did this out of
necessity great prophet send for the

family of jesse what i know as a
currency worth more than gold

I'll start with a question.

Can people change?

Can they rise above their nature?

Life has taught me we emerge through
fire.

We transform through suffering.

Let me tell you my story.

You are Eshbaal, Prince of Israel,
banished to Andorra by his own family.

Yes?

Yes.

Good.

Are you coming?

If you plan to ransom me, I have
disappointing news.

I hold no value in my father's eyes.

Perhaps I see much more than he does.

Come, my friend.

We have no need for conflict.

I am no friend of yours or your gods.

You will learn in time.

Do as you are told, and I'll spell you
to whip.

It's not a trick.

Have your fill.

Tell me, Prince, have you ever seen an
elephant?

What do you want of me?

Enormous, powerful creatures, but easy
to tame.

When they are young, you simply have to
tie them to a pole by a rope.

No matter how much they try, they cannot
break their restraints.

They resist the vile.

But in time, they give up.

Once grown, massive beasts can be tied
to the same pole by a simple

string.

Because it thinks of itself what it has
been taught to believe.

Power begins in the mind, not the body.

What do you want of me?

You will suffer until you understand who
you really are.

Remove his bindings. He's of no threat
anymore.

Sit down.

Drink.

you throw me mercy now.

Like the elephant, Ishbal, you ceased
resisting a robe

that held you back.

You became compliant, allowing lesser
men to choose your

fate.

But now, it's time for you to

decide your path.

To decide for yourself.

I am loyal to the house of my father,
Saul, son of Kish, servant to none.

I didn't break, father.

I killed my captors.

Freed the other prisoners.

And together we escaped.

I passed through the fire, father.

Do I not seem different to you?

A man proves his substance by what he
does, not what he says.

Then allow me to earn your trust.

With honesty.

Before you returned in triumph, I was
crowned king.

By mother.

We believed you had been defeated and
killed.

That someone had to step up and lead
what was left of our people, and so I

You took your opportunity.

To protect my queen and your legacy. And
yet neither of you spoke a word of it

until now.

You think I didn't hear whispers about
your coronation?

There are no secrets that time does not
betray, Shabal.

Mother would have told you in time.

But I am telling you now, I have made
more mistakes in my life than I care to

admit. But I promise you, I wish to
redeem them all.

How so?

The woman I defiled and was banished
for, I will marry her in

accordance with the law of Moses.

Ease the burden on our family and the
kingdom.

All for your glory.

My king.

David.

David.

I don't know why he would do that.

My father, he's just... Shh, I know.

I don't know what to do now.

I know, but we cannot give up.

What are you reading?

The story of Joseph.

It's my favorite.

Would you read it to me? Yes.

And Joseph said to them, Do not be
afraid.

Am I in the place of God?

You intended to harm me, but the Lord
used it for good.

To accomplish what is now being done.

It's beautiful.

These words, they give me hope.

Hope.

It would be a welcome gift right now.

Have you spoken to my husband?

Not yet.

I need to speak with my father.

But I know all too well how that will
go.

Then let me speak to him.

You don't know him like I do, David.
He's stubborn.

He doesn't listen.

Why is this so difficult?

We will find a way.

It's like the world has conspired to
hold us back.

It's constantly pushing us against the
current.

Well, then we will keep swimming.

Or better yet, we will change the course
of the river altogether.

Michal, the Lord helped me to see the
giant.

I'm sure he will help me speak to your
father.

Oh, my father.

He will not fall so easily.

What's worse, Abner?

Samuel has escaped the city. He must
have had help to get beyond the walls.

We held Samuel captive.

To help him.

Remember the former days, yes.

I have scouts searching for him.

Anything more overt could have
consequences. The people revere him, as

That old snake was slithered into the
grass, and by this time... Surely he'll

show up at the tabernacle. And there he
will kiss my ring.

And if he refuses?

No. You cannot harm Samuel, father.

People would rise up.

My king.

Now is not the time, David. What trouble
have you come?

There has been a great mistake.

I cannot marry Mirav.

When it is Michal who I love.

She wants us to be together.

Surely her wishes matter, and my choice
is... Going!

Okay, you could go now. No, no, no. Let
me tell you something about choice.

Men go to war and death when I order
them to.

I feed my people or they starve.

They live free or are enslaved because I
choose one way or the other. No one

dares question the wisdom of my actions.

Who gives you the right?

I only ask that you reconsider.

Reconsider! All right, all right.

That's enough.

The king's gratitude is a cup not many
get to drink from.

Pray you not choke on it.

Go.

Can you believe him? Why would he do
this?

You know what he's like.

I'm sure he has his reasons. What
reasons?

David loves me, and I love him. Father
knows this.

There is no good reason why he would
have David marry you.

We should go. We should go and talk to
him.

Together.

We can convince him. Will you stop
cleaning?

Father has made up his mind.

No. And I am the older sister, so it
does make sense.

Miraf.

Perhaps father thinks you are too soft
-hearted for David, for what he needs to

become.

Soft -hearted?

No, relax.

I didn't mean to offend.

I'm sure you didn't either.

Right?

I cannot marry Mirov. I will not.

You're our new commander.

I'm David.

Yes, I know who you are.

It's an honor to serve under you.

Uriah.

You're Raya.

And I am Oaz.

Oaz. Nice to meet both of you.

Thank you for the hand you're on.

Don't you all have duties?

I agree.

You're improving, am I?

No.

I was disarmed and humiliated more than
a few times when I was learning.

Yes. Well, you were a boy, not a
commander.

We're all capable of becoming more.

Take up your sword.

That's parry. More footwork.

And balance.

You see?

Soldier is not just brute force.

It's finesse.

You try.

Keep your weight low.

Your feet light.

With confidence.

Have to trust that you deserve this.

You see, my father taught me long ago.

A leader must believe he's cut from that
cloth.

Whether it started as fine silk or wool,

a king can be fashioned from either.

We told you to stop. Keep moving. Again.

Let it flow.

Use your hips.

Strong.

Let's go.

Again.

Balance.

Ready? Ah!

That's it.

Pointing towards your enemy always, now.

I'm always on the same down.

Unnatural.

A hero in the making.

Yes.

He shines too bright, even a king may
find himself blinded.

I know what I'm doing.

And yet, you invited chaos into our
home, our daughters.

Why must you make these decisions
without discussing with me first?

You're right.

Part of love is trust and honesty.

A husband and wife should keep more
secrets from each other.

Do you agree?

Who told you?

Doesn't matter.

I was meaning to tell you myself when
the time was right.

And yet you did not.

I understand.

You did what you felt you had to.

But admit it.

You did grieve me a bit quickly.

I'll never have to again.

Never lie to me again.

The supplies are low with all.

We must continue this another time.

Give us a few days.

Yes.

He summoned his father.

There are many matters to be resolved.

Not least in the Shabbat return.

So how do we settle the dispute with
Yair?

Ishbal will wed Dina, the daughter of
Yair, of Dan.

This was my decision.

The law of Moses will be respected.

The kingdom will be stronger for it.

You and your men will escort your
brother to negotiate. Be wise and

Show Yair we take him seriously.

David should lead.

Yes. Teach him.

A leader of man is more than just a
warrior.

You must also be capable of crafting
peace.

Thank you, my king.

You have your order.

You're really going to marry her?

I thought you said she had a lumpy back.

In truth, I don't remember.

You have everything?

You may want to keep a closer eye on
him.

Good luck on your little adventure.

When you return, we can begin to make
arrangements.

Can't let this bride be the first to
marry, can we?

I must be going.

The king has been restored.

Now is the time when magic and
witchcraft must return to the shadows.

I'm afraid it is not safe for you to
remain here in Geber.

So I am to be banished.

No. No, this is not a punishment.

I am protecting both of us.

if you ever need me again.

No! No!

The room has been done already.

The jeweler has repaired your necklace.

I was returning it.

Your duties are with the princesses, if
you do those.

Yes, my queen.

I trust you've checked every corner for
scorpions.

Scorpions, my queen?

Yes.

Illusive little thing.

Crawling through the smallest crack,
hoping to catch their prey unaware.

They must be careful to crush them
before they can do any harm.

The people would celebrate a union
between David and either princess.

Why can it not be me? Even in victory,
there are still wolves at my door.

I need the giant killer at my side.

He is a symbol of God's faith in me. And
I could make him happy.

This is not about making him happy.

This is about shaping him into the man I
need him to become.

To serve my will.

But father... Michal!

I love you with the light of a thousand
stars.

But your sister's right.

She made a better choice.

Did Merab ask you for this?

She did.

It is what best serves our nation.

Michal!

It's not just men who climb ladders to
reach their ambition.

How

much

further till then?

Are you finding horse riding
uncomfortable, brother?

We could always arrange a donkey for
you.

Or you could just walk.

Your brother does not hide his jealousy
well.

I didn't ask to be in command of him.

I just want him to think I'm worthy.

Well, you seek it from those who won't
give it.

There's more about you than them.

So, do you know how much further till
then?

Make way for the princes of Israel.

Jonathan and Eshba.

In what cause?

An audience with your lord, the heir of
Dan.

You won't find him at his court.

He's in the woods beyond.

No matter what happens, you won't lose
your temper.

When do I ever lose my temper, my
prince?

I heard the little dog was on the loose
again.

Come to grovel at my feet.

We are here on the orders of your king.

The same king whose wife ordered her son
into banishment for his sins against my

house. Yet there he is. We only wish to
talk.

We're not talking.

We're hunting.

Hunting what?

Wild boar.

Boar is unclean.

You invoke the law to me while standing
beside your brother who broke it?

Still, we don't eat it.

But the Philistines do.

And they have metal to trade for it,
brother.

I offer what you first requested.

A union by marriage of our two houses.

No.

I am not interested in lifting your
shame.

Do not turn your back on your prince.

Perhaps I could speak with Dina.

Ask her thoughts.

When did her thoughts matter?

I think you have traveled many miles for
nothing.

Best be on your way.

Are you the one they call the giant
killer?

Actually, it's a giant slayer.

Yes, I am David.

I wonder if you're as quick with a blade
as you are with a sling.

Only one way to find out.

Find me.

I will not hunt an unclean animal.

Very well.

But you walk, don't you?

Come.

Let's hunt.

Clever animals.

Dangerous, too, when cornered.

Much like the king.

Dead by my blade!

Dina, we have royal company.

Here to beg for your dainty hand.

You don't remember me.

The king has secured the great victory.

And the leaders who did not support him
in his hour of need, they faced

consequence.

Are you threatening me?

We're handing you an opportunity.

Marrying Eshbal and Dina could prove
mutually beneficial.

After a war, a king has debts.

What better way to pay them than lean on
the wealthiest leader in all the land?

And yet your mother...

Disrespected me. Yeah, mistakes you
regret.

I assure you.

What of you, giant slayer?

What wisdom do you have for me?

You spoke of disrespect before.

It's a feeling I know well.

But my life, so many voices telling me I
was less than who I know I am.

But I chose to draw strength from their
words and not be wounded by them.

To rise above.

We'll see.

You could reject the king's offer and
gain nothing.

Or you could show strength and see what
there is to gain.

Truly, profit heals many wounds.

spoken like a true man of common.

And be careful.

This one's more of a leader than he had
realized.

You're quite handy with that.

For a woman.

For anyone.

Were you not joining in the celebration?

It was your kill, after all.

That's not how my father tells it.

I am sorry, Tina.

For all the shame I brought upon you.

Careful, Eshbal.

I've already got it one big today.

I've heard the stories about how your
father treats you.

He wasn't the son he wanted.

I'm the one enduring symbol of his
failures.

Well, that we share.

Perhaps together we could change it.

I'm not marrying you, Eshbal, just so
you can escape the law of mothers.

It would be an advocate for both of us.

You don't like me.

Fair enough.

But marriage doesn't have to be for
love.

Oh.

Whispering my ears with friends.

Dina.

Dina.

I'm giving you the chance at freedom
from this place.

I will not birth you an heir.

And I want a stallion, along with the
king's grace to go hunting as much as I

like. Those are my terms.

Of course.

I won't pretend to love you.

I don't have it in me.

it comes to this.

Or so is another way.

So you're just another knife for the
king.

A tool for his aimless wrath.

I swore enough.

We are again, Agner.

Blood means more than us.

You used to be noble.

Please.

Please, Agner.

You get out of here.

Get out of Israel.

Say a word to no one. I will find you
and I will kill you.

Go!

Goodbye, Arthur.

More wine.

It appears there's no more fear to take.

Sit there.

I'll do this. Thank you.

Where is your father?

I'm not sure.

I wish I could make things easier for
you, but...

We all have obligations.

Please, Mother, I do not need one more
person telling me to get over this.

There's so much more than that.

You saw your father before the battle?

How far he had fallen.

And part of his torment was of your
making.

The spells and witchcraft. They weren't
even legal, but you saw fit to change

that, didn't you?

Why did you hear that?

Ahimelech. Leave us.

I know what you did, the mother.

And poor Himalaya was made to transcribe
your sin.

One day, you will know what it feels
like to make terrible decisions

in order to save the ones you love.

Do you care about this family?

Of course I do.

Your father's decision.

Then let this go.

All right.

Well handled, David.

Yeah, it would have turned us away, but
for you... I only told him the truth.

No.

No, you offered him an alternative.

Found a middle path.

I suppose I learned it from my mother.

She was a woman of patience.

Perhaps. But you have something that
cannot be taught.

Conviction.

You see, soldiers, they'll follow orders
without respecting their leader.

But if you can convince them that you
would just as willingly die in their

as you would your own,

Those men would follow you into the
fires of hell.

I thought I was being called to
breakfast.

Just the two of us.

Didn't we agree on our secrets?

And yet, you took my signet ring from my
finger while I suffered, changed my law

without consent.

I had no other choice.

I was protecting you.

I don't want you not to lie to me.

And yet here we are again.

You were foolish to assume someone
wouldn't reveal the truth to me.

A scorpion after all.

I made a mistake.

It pains me.

You will not accompany me and our family
to the tabernacle.

Instead, you will remain in the palace
and consider how you wish to carry on.

For the dangers I face, I never believed
you would be one.

Go!

Now!

Kezia.

You stay.

What is it?

Why are the guards no longer standing
watch?

Abby! Hold it up!

Get him down!

Oh, shit!

Ah!

There's something wrong. My princess?

My name is Sarah. I'm a healer. I can
help.

Miral, help me.

Sarah.

Are you injured?

Not this time.

Then help us.

Come.

Who would be so bold to attack a royal
convoy? They weren't Philistines.

More like a band of cutthroats.

With what intent?

Kill a prince?

Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the
kingdom? Whatever they wanted.

Yair is the one who is dead.

And with him dies your accuser, Ashba.

I want the answers, Avner.

Otherwise, allies of Yair will suspect I
had something to do with this.

Go. Yes, sir.

My king, may I have a moment?

Please, don't ask once again to marry
Michal.

No, my king, I come with a different
request.

If I am to be joined with your family, I
ask that you grant me time.

Like any good son, I wish my father to
be here to bless my union.

But he and my family are still grieving
the loss of my brother, Netanel.

He will be remembered with honor.

More than this,

I know that Michal and Mirav have
different feelings about the marriage.

And they shall not be rushed to accept
the wisdom of your choice.

And I, I need time.

To become a commander and prince worthy
of your house.

Your charm worked, Danieir.

But I'm not so easy.

Consider this a compromise.

A middle path.

What I ask for is fair and
compassionate.

Surely a great king is both.

Very well.

For the sake of all, we will take time
for the wedding.

Thank you.

Thank you, my king.

But know this.

You still have much to learn.

my mother.

I'm truly sorry.

We could not protect your father.

But with his death, it will not be safe
for you to return home.

Without a male heir, other nobles in
your tribe will surely claim leadership.

Not a noble man among them.

And you would be easy prey.

Not so easy, and they know it.

Nina, we both know a giant fell to a
lesser man.

You must remain here.

The king will quickly tire of my
company.

He has no duty to me.

To the daughter of a fallen lord, no.

But to the wife of a prince.

I am in no need of your charity,
Ashford.

No, it's... It's more than that. I,
uh... I find

you.

You know, you never defied me that
night.

Drunk, full of the urge.

But you fell asleep at my side.

But your father, that was his entire
claim. Yes, because he believed it

happened, even though I told him he did
not.

You gave him an opportunity to rid
himself of me and extort the king.

Eshbal, do you owe me nothing?

We owe it to ourselves, then,

to become more than our fathers
expected.

Together we can have a second chance.

We marry tomorrow.

Under the circumstances, we need no
ceremony.

This is what I offer.

Can I turn to it?

I've just boiled this. It's cleaner.

Seems to be healing nicely.

Oh, it was tended to by an excellent
healer.

Tell me.

Wise, but defiant.

Perhaps not properly yet seen for her
value.

Beautiful.

I would like to meet this healer. Why,
you should.

When did you decide to come?

Your brother sent messengers and gifts
on your behalf, unrelenting, really.

But, in truth, I couldn't stop wondering
if you'd recovered.

So I thought I would see for myself.

See what you have?

Must be.

Hopefully.

That will take a great deal of time.

Ruthless warrior.

I'm here for the king.

And what business do you have with the
king?

I offer information in exchange for his
grace. Now, step aside.

You attempted a mutiny on the
battlefield.

Traitor.

Whatever you have to say to the king,
you will first say to me.

my king adriel brings important news my
king please

i kneel at your feet to beg of your
mercy

But what if I had information that would
prove my loyalty?

Information of what kind?

I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem.

I know which house he visited.