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Previously in the house of David...

I don't understand why your father trusts him.

Doeg? No, we don't trust him, but he's useful.

I'm worried.

I wish I could explain.

I only ask one thing of you, not to bring me shame.

I know about the anointing.

When you sit on your throne, remember who protected you.

Give David what he wants. Let him marry Michal.

But only after he completes his final mission.

One he won't survive.

You told David he could marry me?

I did.

First, he proves his worth.

Something is wrong here.

It's a trap!

Burn them alive.

Giant killer! Your king betrayed you! Why do you fight for him?

My king. The Philistine blacksmiths are gone.

I want to marry Michal.

It will be done.

I want you out of this house!

You're banished!

"He will love you and bless you and multiply you."

He will bless the fruit of your womb, the produce of your ground,

the offspring of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.

In the land that He swore to your ancestors to give you.

Listen to my words.

If there is a prophet among you,

I, the LORD, will reveal myself to them in visions.

I will speak to them in dreams.

And in the cities of Judah and in the desolate streets,

*again the sound of mirth and joy will be heard.*"

-A donkey could do it in a day. - The voice of the bridegroom and bride.

Get water for you and your horse. Go.

Here.

What is that?

An invitation.

The giant killer is to marry the princess.

It's Michal.

A new dawn in Israel.

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The barns! They're on fire!

Quickly, quickly!

Fire! Fire!

Get water! Quickly!

Get water! Quickly!

Leave your weapons!

Bring him to the cart.

Be careful.

We're lucky the fire didn't spread.

Lucky? All five grain barns were just filled days ago.

Our entire winter supply.

More over there.

Philistines.

We killed their giant, but not their spirit, it seems.

Did I not deal with them enough?

They are increasing their attacks. They are making better weapons.

Like us.

This is Achish. He's desperate for revenge.

Without that grain, we could face starvation before spring.

I suggest we tax the other tribes.

Demand a portion of their supplies. We can start with Judah.

I will not beg at anyone's feet. More weakness.

Starvation is a greater threat.

A hungry man will do anything.

What about Edom?

The peace treaty between us and Edom is fragile.

Their king is a bitter, vengeful man.

We haven't spoken in 20 years.

I'm afraid of stirring a hornet's nest.

I will negotiate with them.

And how will you negotiate without losing your head?

Father, this...

This is a situation where my reckless and indulgent past

could benefit us.

Let's just say I once spent a memorable night in Edom

with the king's closest advisor.

We're friends... of sorts.

Let me speak to him.

Go and try.

I won't disappoint you.

A moment with my father, Abner.

Don't speak of your mother's matters with me.

No, I must.

You cannot punish her forever. A queen deserves respect.

And what does a king deserve? Betrayal?

How exactly did she betray you?

David was never to return from that mission, was he?

The Philistines were waiting.

This was your mother's doing!

Perhaps now you understand my actions.

David has proven who he is. He's now worthy of this family.

Oh, sometimes I wonder if this family is worthy of him.

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Merab?

What's wrong with our family?

Which family?

What is this?

Well digging in the north.

Can't they dig their own wells?

With your money, they can.

What's bothering you?

Are you afraid to speak with your king?

No, no.

I do, however, miss speaking with my friend.

I have such faith in you, Saul.

You know this. I... I have built my life upon that trust.

Go on.

I'm concerned.

-The barns. Our enemies cannot... -No, no, no, no, no.

Not the barns. Nor our enemies.

Nothing can topple the house of Saul...

but Saul himself.

What good is a king who conquers the whole world,

but loses himself in the pursuit?

Reject Ahinoam.

-I will bring... a servant to your bed. -She is now my concubine.

This is the right of a king.

Not the King of Israel.

Not you.

I beg you, Saul.

Remember the man you once were.

I guess you win.

Do you want some good news?

What kind of good news?

None at all!

Mm-hmm.

What?

Are you sure?

I'm a healer, Jonathan, and a woman, so yes, I'm sure.

Oh, my word. I'm sorry. Ah.

It's all right. I won't break it.

Does anyone else know?

You will want for nothing.

And I'll teach him how to ride a horse,

-and... and how to pick vegetables. -And if it's a girl?

Then I'll do the same.

We'll live a peaceful, quiet life

in your village, away from wars and conflict.

Sounds like a real dream.

Is it possible?

Once the crown is on David's head, yes.

I just need to ensure there is a path to peace. Ensure my family is safe.

Honestly, I won't miss this place.

Then I only ask this.

Keep your secret, yes?

Until our child is born and... and our lives are free and safe.

Promise me.

I promise.

"This bath is a mikvah."

A ritual immersion before marriage to honor this new beginning."

"It is filled with living water from the earth."

"Blessed art Thou, LORD, God, ruler of the universe,

who sanctifies us through mitzvot."

You must immerse yourself completely three times.

Blessed be the Eternal, the God of all creation,

who has blessed me with life

-and sustained me... -And sustained me,

and allowed me to reach this moment.

I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice,

with unfailing love and compassion.

I will betroth you to me forever.

And we will know Adonai.

Michal.

David, you can't see me like this.

I... I'm a mess.

I'm so sorry about your mother.

I know what it's like to see your family fall apart.

I do.

But listen, we don't have to be like our parents.

We can start fresh.

-Hmm. -We'll build our own future,

our own family.

One without lies, betrayal, and bloodshed, hmm?

Sounds ambitious.

Sounds ambitious.

David,

I need to know I have all of you.

Mmm?

Mm-hmm.

Is this meant to make me remember the wedding?

You want to go back to sulking in the palace?

Yes. At least there's wine there.

And when we're done here, there'll be fresh meat for the wedding feast.

You ever do this with my brother?

Mmm. Eshbaal didn't need my help.

You really loved him, didn't you?

Love?

He enchanted me. I enchanted him, and that's all it takes.

I never thought any man could tame you.

I will never be tamed.

Ready your bow.

-Are you ready? -Mmm.

Go.

I hit it.

Come on. Not finished. Come on.

Alright.

-What are we gonna do? -Hold still.

Lie down here, on your side.

Okay.

I have to slit its throat, so turn your face if you must.

Thank you for this gift.

And may the blood return to the earth and to you, Lord.

Merab, that's a good kill.

Death is never easy,

but sacrifice gives new life.

Accepting this is how we move forward.

Blessing the suffering.

Hmm?

Wait here.

Meet me back at the palace.

-What? Dinah! -I have something to take care of.

My King.

Jesse, son of Obed, father of David.

I owe you a debt, Jesse.

A strong and steadfast son you've given me.

I gave nothing.

David chose this himself.

Was he always so headstrong?

Yes. A legacy from his mother.

Tell me, Jesse, have we met before?

I served in your army in the battle of Jabesh.

I was also at Gilgal when Samuel anointed me king.

Samuel.

You knew him?

I respected him.

Many respected him.

I did not know him.

Can you imagine that one day your house would merge with mine?

It was the last thing I could imagine.

It's not a great dowry, but it's all I have.

Oh, Jesse, please, I should be giving you gifts.

Abner.

I want nothing.

All men want something.

I have never owed the throne. I...

I have no desire to change that.

You have an unusual way of receiving gratitude.

Gratitude?

I've lost a son in your service.

Now I lose another...

to a future I would never have chosen for him.

This doesn't please you?

Back in the hills of Bethlehem, my home...

I will miss my sons.

I will miss them.

Come on, Father.

It's a celebration. Mark it as a celebration.

Yes.

Come on.

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Red. I want all the cushions red.

Everything must be ready before our guests arrive.

Go help in the garden.

Very impressive.

I was looking for my father. It seems you're the one to ask.

I imagine you'll find him on his throne.

Edom will send 20 wagons of grain before Yom Teruah.

Twenty more before Sukkot.

That and a small tithe from the tribes should be enough to get us through winter.

I didn't think it was possible.

All things are possible, Father.

Come.

The King of Edom would not offer this if there were no gain for him.

Of course, I leave the details to you.

But the king intends to travel here in the near future for discussion.

Mm-hmm.

And you are right. He is bitter.

But he is also wise enough to realize that we are much stronger.

And he needs new alliances.

He seems eager to forget old grievances.

I have underestimated you, my son.

Do you think this... this is a bit... heavy?

No, I think it's good.

May I speak with my sister for a moment?

Of course.

What do you want?

How long have we talked about this day?

We dreamed of it with Mother for years.

I... I couldn't miss it.

And I couldn't let you wear that hideous thing.

Michal, it was awful.

I know it. I knew it wasn't right.

Wear the gold one.

You always wore gold.

That one.

Is this better?

This is better.

Mother should be here.

She should.

But since she's not, I will be.

There has been enough suffering in this family lately.

And because of that, she might want you to have it.

So you know she's always with you.

It's... It's beautiful.

Thank you.

What are we going to do with that face now?

Where have you been?

A conversation for later.

-Is there blood on your hands? -Yes, I was hunting. Sorry.

As I said, we'll talk later.

Hmm. Look, David is coming.

Look at you. David.

Daughter, Avva. Daughter, look.

My King...

I have entered your house

that you might give me your daughter Michal as wife.

And may the Lord make this woman like Rachel and Leah,

who together built the family of our nation.

May we be established in Gibeah and renowned in Bethlehem...

...and all the tribute of Israel.

And may our children acknowledge their loyalty to this kingdom

and their love for the Lord forever.

To my beautiful daughter, Michal,

and my new son,

Giant Killer!

You will be my wife

for as long as the Lord grants us together.

May it be long.

I love you, David.

I love you, Michal.

Princess Michal, David. This is a beautiful ceremony.

-This is a beautiful gift. Thank you. -Thank you.

What are we going to do with all of this?

I don't know. We already have five of the same pots.

Thank you.

-I'll be right back. -Sure.

Father, why must you leave so early?

I proudly witnessed your wedding, my son.

Now I must return to our flocks.

Thank you for coming all this way.

David.

It seems your mother was right.

King David.

Two words I never imagined together.

But how will you rule, hmm?

How will you be different?

I'm sure we both know how history will remember Saul.

How will it remember you?

I will pray for you, my son.

God above all, right?

Of course.

I love you, son.

I love you, Father.

Don't let this place corrupt you, David.

Alright, Father, let's go now.

I've gained permission to escort you home.

-No, I don't need a guide. -Stop complaining, Father.

Just enjoy the company, alright?

-David. -Father.

Let's go.

Goodbye, son.

Let's go, my love.

David.

You have uplifted the tribe of Judah.

For this, I bless you.

What do you want, Adriel?

Come on. I'm here to celebrate your ascent.

and remind you who paved the way.

God paved my way.

Yes, but God also gave you friends, didn't he?

And if you wish to achieve your ambitions,

you'll need them, won't you?

Hmm.

I know what you've done.

My family mourns for Tobiah and his relatives.

They were innocent.

And do you know who plunged the sword into his heart and his family's?

Even his infant?

Huh?

Your own brother, Eliab.

So tell me, was he innocent? Are you?

Oh, David.

There's a lot you don't know, my little shepherd boy.

And nothing... nothing escapes my ear.

And you expect me to reward you for this?

When you ascend the throne, yes.

Or a word from me to Saul,

and the next blood in the ground will be yours.

And what do you expect to happen then, huh?

When the king finds out you lied about Samuel's anointed one, eh?

Tell the truth, and they'll be the last words ever to leave your mouth.

I owe you nothing.

Eliab, I need to speak with you.

I know what you've done.

What you were made to do.

Well, then you also know that there's nothing we need to talk about.

Enjoy your wedding day, brother.

Have a wonderful time. Nice talking to you.

Eshbaal.

Congratulations on your sister's special day.

Thank you very much, Adriel.

Though, let's be honest,

This union can't help, can it?

And why is that?

Well, David is just another obstacle between you and the throne.

Oh, I was never meant for the throne.

You're speaking to the wrong brother.

Am I? Come on, Eshbaal.

I know how a man like you thinks.

I see you for who you are.

What do you see?

Ambition. Resilience.

All the hallmarks of a king.

If only there were someone who could help overcome those obstacles, eh?

I'm no longer drinking wine.

Trust me, you'll want a drink after you hear this.

I've been keeping a secret.

David is not who he claims to be at all.

Come here.

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Father, I must tell you a story.

of an outcast from a nearby tribe.

A bastard in his family.

A disgrace to his people.

A blight upon his father's name.

This outcast joined your household,

soothed you with his music,

married your daughter, and yet he never told you the truth.

That the prophet Samuel went to his house,

that is why his curse passed to you.

All the while he was the very cause of the suffering

from which he was supposed to comfort you.

We've been tricked.

You killed the wrong son of Judah.

Think about it, Father. He killed the giant.

God has given him victory in battle many times, just as He once gave you victory.

The traitor you seek

has been in this very house

all along.

Right in front of you.

The anointed one...

is David.

Dinah. What's so urgent that you want to speak with me?

-Eshbaal. -What is it?

We don't know who in the palace we can trust.

What do you mean?

Today in the woods, I witnessed a man with an eye patch over one eye.

It was the same man who killed my father.

How can you be sure?

Because I followed him.

What?

Eshbaal, he met with Doeg.

I told you I had a bad feeling about that man.

Oh.

What if the attack on our convoy wasn't just bandits?

What if it was planned?

-I mean, someone in this palace is... -Dinah, Dinah, a conspiracy? Who?

-We must go to the king now. -No. No, no, no.

My father has been... unbalanced lately.

The slightest thing could send him into a panic.

And he would never believe about Doeg. Not without proof.

I have proof.

Here. Read this.

The barns weren't burned by the Philistines,

and more attacks are planned.

You must...

You must leave this to me. Do not speak of this to anyone.

Eshbaal, they killed my father.

Dinah... Stop it.

Why?

No, I will not let this be. I cannot.

What?

What's wrong?

Huh?

-I didn't expect this. -What?

To fall in love with you.

Eshbaal.

-I'm sorry. -For what?

No. No. Don't make a sound.

Sister, you cannot make a sound.

Do you understand?

You killed her.

It's not that simple. There are things you don't know.

Eshbaal...

...you killed your wife. You killed Dinah.

Calm down. You must compose yourself.

Eshbaal! I don't know who you are!

I don't know anything!

I have to find Mother.

-I have to go. I have to go. -Stop, stop!

Listen to me for a moment.

Remember you asked me what happened when I left?

I'll tell you.

Merab, my life ended.

The life I knew ended.

And from the rubble of that pathetic, weak boy who was left...

I emerged with a purpose,

and I will do whatever it takes to fulfill it.

The barns.

You burned the grain barns.

Yes.

You let Mother crown you.

You divorced her and Father.

You made me marry David.

Why?

Eshbaal, for what purpose?

A better future, for all of us.

You've gone mad.

-You've gone mad. -No. No.

I've finally found it.

Father is weak and corrupt. You've seen it.

-You're hurting me, Esh... -We all have.

His kingdom is rotting beneath him, and if we don't act...

If I don't act...

we will lose everything.

You see what happened to Mother.

I don't want that for you. Or for Michal.

Don't touch her.

I will build something new. Something far better.

But...

no one must know what you saw today.

Do you understand?

Are you threatening me?

Merab...

Dinah stumbled upon something bigger than herself.

I had no choice.

But you are my sister,

the other half of my soul.

You are the only one who mourned my exile.

My only true ally in this family.

And I need you now more than ever...

by my side.

It's the only way.

Yes?

My wife.

My love.

How could this have happened?

She was found by a guard.

He heard a cry near the foot of the western gate.

I'm so sorry, Eshbaal.

This cannot be an accident.

This is our enemies attacking us.

What possible reason would anyone have to kill Dinah?

A threat?

If a princess can be murdered within the palace walls...

And they just bypassed the guards? Killed her without being seen?

No one.

Someone in this palace is responsible.

No one is responsible.

Dinah had confided in me.

She put on a strong front,

but her father's death affected her more than we know.

She spoke often of suicide.

She never told me this.

She feared you would not love her in her weakness.

But no one could.

I'm so sorry, brother.

More than you could ever know.

My love.

Forgive me, Prince. The King summons you.

He needs to hear you play.

Now? Is he ill?

I'm sure he'll be fine.

Abner, what troubles him?

There is much that troubles the king.

I'm sure you'll handle it.

It was you, wasn't it?

My King?

I loved you.

Trusted you...

and you still betrayed me.

My King, I am loyal to you.

I always have been.

Hmm. Loyal.

Really?

No more deception.

Tell me the truth.

Did Samuel choose you?

-My King, please sit... -Did he choose you?

Did he?

-Did Samuel choose you? -No.

No one.

God chose me.

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