WEBVTT 00:04.630 --> 00:06.382 [Mirab] Previously on House of David… 00:06.465 --> 00:08.050 There is power in you. 00:09.093 --> 00:11.095 This royal visit is a distraction. 00:11.178 --> 00:13.264 Your brother defiled my daughter. 00:13.347 --> 00:16.016 You must marry her or be stoned to death. 00:16.100 --> 00:17.685 -What is this? -It is a summons. 00:17.768 --> 00:19.311 -For David. -I will see you again. 00:19.395 --> 00:21.480 -Protect him. -[Mychal] I made this for you. 00:21.564 --> 00:22.898 It says David. 00:23.733 --> 00:25.109 My queen, why is he here? 00:25.192 --> 00:26.861 I am anxious to hear you play. 00:26.944 --> 00:30.448 There's a new plan to take power that comes from the tribe of Judah. 00:30.531 --> 00:31.782 David… 00:35.619 --> 00:39.123 [David singing in Hebrew] 01:08.819 --> 01:11.447 [singing continues] 01:36.847 --> 01:40.017 [horse galloping] 01:54.031 --> 01:57.034 [patrons chattering, laughing] 02:00.246 --> 02:01.413 Adriel. 02:01.497 --> 02:02.498 Ah. 02:03.165 --> 02:04.625 [Abner] How is the tribe? 02:04.708 --> 02:07.503 The tribe of Judah is content. 02:07.586 --> 02:09.880 My sons are getting better with a sword. 02:09.964 --> 02:12.383 Yet they are much more skilled at driving me mad. 02:12.466 --> 02:13.467 [chuckles] 02:16.053 --> 02:19.306 I found it interesting being in the fortress last season. 02:19.390 --> 02:23.352 To present the leader of Israel, Hashem's chosen king, 02:23.894 --> 02:28.065 surrounded by carvings of pagan gods. 02:28.148 --> 02:29.149 Oof. 02:29.233 --> 02:32.778 Faces we have etched off the walls 02:32.862 --> 02:35.364 as we make a Philistine stronghold our home. 02:35.447 --> 02:36.949 I could not live there. 02:37.575 --> 02:39.618 And yet you wish you could. 02:40.953 --> 02:42.788 Don't think it went unnoticed. 02:43.706 --> 02:45.916 And do you suppose it went unnoticed, 02:46.000 --> 02:51.005 you parading me before the ailing king as a convenient show of support? Huh? 02:51.589 --> 02:55.301 Your loyalty is something that he greatly appreciates. 02:55.384 --> 02:58.053 [chuckles] Well, as the largest tribe of Israel, 02:58.137 --> 02:59.388 I'm sure he does. 03:00.723 --> 03:05.895 I'm quite curious of the manner in which Samuel attended the celebration feast. 03:06.478 --> 03:09.899 And since the day he butchered the Amalekite king before us all, 03:09.982 --> 03:14.945 he has traveled to many places for reasons cloaked in mystery. 03:16.572 --> 03:18.240 Have you seen him in your land? 03:19.408 --> 03:21.952 Ah. Interesting. 03:22.536 --> 03:24.622 So this is of concern to you. 03:27.082 --> 03:29.835 Yes, yes. He came and made sacrifices. 03:30.544 --> 03:31.545 With who? 03:31.629 --> 03:35.341 Abner, information is surely a currency of its own. 03:35.424 --> 03:37.259 I would need certain assurances. 03:37.885 --> 03:39.219 Hmm. 03:41.347 --> 03:46.018 And what do you have in mind this time? Hmm? 03:48.812 --> 03:49.813 [clears throat] 03:50.522 --> 03:52.274 Alert the queen of my return. 03:54.485 --> 03:55.986 [Ahinoam] What else did he say? 03:57.571 --> 03:59.323 Nothing that he would share. 03:59.406 --> 04:01.742 But surely, if Samuel has anointed another, 04:01.825 --> 04:04.578 the tribe of Judah will change allegiance accordingly. 04:05.537 --> 04:09.625 Adriel remains loyal, because it benefits him to be so, 04:09.708 --> 04:10.751 -for now. -[sighs] 04:10.834 --> 04:14.546 But the seer's presence alone, makes him smell opportunity. 04:14.630 --> 04:16.507 We need to put a stop to this. 04:16.590 --> 04:21.720 I suggest we consider a reminder of God's sovereignty across the kingdom. 04:22.388 --> 04:23.806 A show of force? 04:23.889 --> 04:26.016 My queen, forgive me but that is not the answer. 04:27.851 --> 04:31.313 The people need a display of some kind that points to the king's strength. 04:31.397 --> 04:33.649 This is not your place to speak. 04:33.732 --> 04:35.734 You have no reason to fear me, Abner. 04:35.818 --> 04:37.277 Trust me, this is not fear. 04:37.361 --> 04:38.862 [Ahinoam] No, she's right. 04:38.946 --> 04:41.782 The glory of victory fades. 04:42.282 --> 04:45.494 We need another distraction to capture hearts and minds. 04:46.620 --> 04:47.705 And what's that? 04:48.706 --> 04:49.707 Love. 04:51.417 --> 04:52.418 [scoffs] 04:54.795 --> 04:56.005 A union. 05:11.228 --> 05:14.898 Respect for the king come from the eyes. 05:17.026 --> 05:18.819 Be sure all metals shine. 05:18.902 --> 05:19.903 Yes, my queen. 05:25.617 --> 05:26.702 Bigger. 05:28.871 --> 05:32.833 Everything must be ready when our guests arrive. 05:32.916 --> 05:33.959 [servant] Yes, my queen. 05:39.048 --> 05:40.257 [Ahinoam] Are they not done? 05:40.340 --> 05:42.259 [servant] They're nearly finished, my queen. 05:47.765 --> 05:48.891 Good. 05:51.518 --> 05:55.397 "In those days, Israel had no king." 05:55.481 --> 05:56.732 [Mychal] Mm-hmm. 05:56.815 --> 05:59.193 Okay. This wasn't long ago? 05:59.276 --> 06:01.195 Just before you were born, yes. 06:01.862 --> 06:07.117 Ah. How does it feel to be the first princess of Israel? 06:07.659 --> 06:09.536 The first of everything royal. 06:10.370 --> 06:11.789 It's a privilege. 06:14.374 --> 06:16.668 And yet, there's more you want to say. 06:17.336 --> 06:18.378 Mmm. 06:19.630 --> 06:21.924 Secrets are heavy, David. 06:22.007 --> 06:23.842 [grunts] Do you have any? 06:26.178 --> 06:27.513 None of consequence. 06:27.596 --> 06:32.643 Mmm. Mine is that sometimes I-I want none of this. [chuckles] 06:33.393 --> 06:34.603 Not this life. 06:35.270 --> 06:37.523 Nor the demands that come with it. 06:39.108 --> 06:42.820 I think of your village, where we met. 06:43.403 --> 06:44.613 [chuckles] 06:44.696 --> 06:47.199 Perhaps there I could be just another girl. 06:47.282 --> 06:48.951 You'll never be just another girl. 06:49.701 --> 06:51.703 [sighs, chuckles] 06:51.787 --> 06:56.208 After all this time, you are still so mysterious, David. 06:57.584 --> 06:59.461 I know nothing about you. 07:00.420 --> 07:05.634 Except because of you, my father smiles again. 07:06.260 --> 07:08.303 No. It is because of you. 07:09.513 --> 07:12.015 When you enter the room, his mood lifts. 07:12.641 --> 07:14.560 I see it with my own eyes. 07:16.395 --> 07:19.940 -And what else do you see… -[chuckles] 07:20.023 --> 07:21.150 …when you look at me? 07:28.740 --> 07:29.950 I see… 07:30.868 --> 07:33.787 I see the stars. All of them. 07:35.539 --> 07:36.540 And the sea. 07:37.916 --> 07:43.005 I see kindness and grace and wisdom. 07:45.549 --> 07:47.342 You are a poet, aren't you? 07:52.556 --> 07:53.932 I do have secrets. 07:56.018 --> 07:57.227 Heavy ones. 07:58.896 --> 08:00.230 But you can tell me. 08:03.025 --> 08:05.194 [door unlocking] 08:09.823 --> 08:10.991 What is this? 08:11.575 --> 08:12.993 Uh. I… 08:13.076 --> 08:15.495 I've been teaching him to read. 08:19.750 --> 08:21.335 Get to your chamber. 08:21.418 --> 08:25.047 Kezia has prepared a dress for you. And please braid your hair. 08:25.923 --> 08:28.175 Then your father and I want to talk to you. 08:29.384 --> 08:30.385 Yes, Mother. 08:47.527 --> 08:51.615 I do not wish to see you alone with my daughter ever again. 08:53.200 --> 08:54.451 Know who you are. 08:55.619 --> 08:56.912 I know who I am. 08:56.995 --> 08:59.414 [Ahinoam] Your sole purpose is to comfort the king. 09:00.999 --> 09:03.043 Today, he needs you to play better than ever before. 09:03.126 --> 09:04.920 Could you do that for him? 09:05.963 --> 09:07.089 Yes. 09:13.887 --> 09:16.056 Reuben, you were supposed to keep watch. 09:17.307 --> 09:18.475 [chuckles] 09:22.354 --> 09:24.356 [Saul] My scepter. Where is it? 09:24.439 --> 09:26.566 [Besai] This is all I can do without sorcery, 09:26.650 --> 09:29.945 but the tincture I gave him is strong. 09:30.028 --> 09:32.155 [Saul speaks indistinctly] …should respect my things. 09:32.239 --> 09:35.033 [speaks indistinctly] …disappeared. I put it down somewhere here. 09:35.117 --> 09:37.411 It will take him a moment to settle. 09:37.494 --> 09:40.872 -I trust that he will. -[Saul growls, speaks indistinctly] 09:40.956 --> 09:42.958 It is by the fire, my love. 09:44.418 --> 09:45.419 Remember? 09:47.337 --> 09:50.090 [sighs] I do not trust magic. 09:50.757 --> 09:51.758 I know. 09:53.302 --> 09:55.137 And I do not trust Adriel. 09:55.220 --> 09:57.180 He is a frustrating soul. 09:57.264 --> 09:59.433 He gossips behind my back. 09:59.516 --> 10:01.310 And he interrupts me. 10:01.393 --> 10:03.020 He is a fool. 10:03.520 --> 10:04.980 But a powerful fool. 10:05.063 --> 10:06.940 And he is the leader of the largest tribe. 10:07.024 --> 10:08.984 A marriage secures their loyalty. 10:16.408 --> 10:17.743 Help me with this. 10:36.053 --> 10:37.346 Do you love it? 10:40.182 --> 10:41.224 I do. 10:42.184 --> 10:44.436 More than anything you've ever given me. 10:48.148 --> 10:49.149 [kisses] 10:51.860 --> 10:55.030 Are we fools to welcome him into our home? 10:56.990 --> 10:57.991 No. 10:59.034 --> 11:00.202 This must be done. 11:04.915 --> 11:07.167 Show Adriel your strength. 11:12.422 --> 11:14.091 Don't let him shake you. 11:16.426 --> 11:18.887 I will be at your side the whole time. 11:27.938 --> 11:29.064 [Mychal] Father? 11:31.233 --> 11:33.068 You wanted to see me. 11:35.946 --> 11:37.239 Amazing. 11:39.408 --> 11:40.409 What? 11:40.992 --> 11:42.452 [Saul breathing heavily] 11:48.917 --> 11:50.710 You look like a queen. 11:54.673 --> 11:56.842 We have something we want to tell you. 12:06.643 --> 12:08.728 [David] Eliab. Welcome back. 12:11.398 --> 12:12.607 Glad to see you are still alive. 12:12.691 --> 12:14.276 Well, so much has happened since you've been gone. 12:14.359 --> 12:15.485 I hope not. 12:15.569 --> 12:19.531 What more do you need to see, Joab? Ten more border villages attacked? 12:19.614 --> 12:21.658 -[Joab speaks indistinctly] -What of the border villages? 12:21.741 --> 12:24.202 More destroyed. More questions as to how. 12:25.370 --> 12:27.622 Reuben says he sees giants in his dreams. 12:27.706 --> 12:28.707 Who? 12:28.790 --> 12:30.292 The boy from the village. 12:31.418 --> 12:32.502 Ah. 13:07.412 --> 13:10.540 [Jonathan] Are you ready to be pounced on by the five terrors of Adriel? 13:10.624 --> 13:12.000 [Mirab] Just need to entertain them. 13:13.126 --> 13:14.377 They're not all that bad. 13:20.383 --> 13:21.384 [Jonathan] You all right? 13:22.427 --> 13:23.428 [staff clangs] 13:28.767 --> 13:32.354 King Saul of Israel. And his royal family. 13:33.563 --> 13:36.608 [gentle music playing] 13:55.752 --> 13:59.172 I present Adriel, son of Barzillai. 14:00.215 --> 14:02.759 Leader of the great tribe of Judah. 14:03.426 --> 14:04.427 His wife Tamar. 14:04.928 --> 14:11.726 And his sons, Amos, Hezekiah, Phineas, Simeon and Jordan. 14:13.603 --> 14:16.815 [Adriel] Saul. Our glorious king. 14:18.400 --> 14:21.528 My family and I have traveled for many days. 14:22.195 --> 14:25.198 But it has not been without peril. 14:25.740 --> 14:31.329 A wheel broke, one horse died, and lightning nearly struck us twice. 14:32.080 --> 14:35.417 -Twice! [chuckles] -[laughs] 14:35.500 --> 14:37.669 Too bad the lightning missed. 14:37.752 --> 14:41.131 It has been far too long since our families shared a meal. 14:41.673 --> 14:42.674 Indeed, Saul. 14:43.300 --> 14:44.509 It is an honor. 14:45.010 --> 14:48.096 And I am grateful you are feeling well enough for guests. 14:48.597 --> 14:50.223 Ah, Adriel. 14:50.307 --> 14:55.854 You are a highly respected leader of one of our greatest tribes. 14:56.479 --> 14:58.315 You have fought for this kingdom 14:58.398 --> 15:01.651 since Samuel first put the crown on my head. 15:02.485 --> 15:04.863 And your sons fight for me still. 15:05.488 --> 15:08.658 The time has come, at long last, 15:09.576 --> 15:13.830 for our families to unite. 15:14.581 --> 15:16.583 Benjamin and Judah. 15:17.584 --> 15:20.462 The wolf and the lion. 15:22.213 --> 15:26.343 Today I offer up my daughter in marriage. 15:26.426 --> 15:28.386 [guests gasp, murmur] 15:28.470 --> 15:29.846 [guests applauding] 15:46.279 --> 15:51.201 A royal union between my daughter, Mychal, and one of your sons. 15:53.328 --> 15:54.287 My king. 15:54.913 --> 15:55.914 [Ahinoam] Let us celebrate. 15:55.997 --> 15:58.249 [guests cheering] 15:58.333 --> 15:59.793 Shepherd. Play. 16:17.894 --> 16:20.814 I chased the Amalekite up the hill 16:20.897 --> 16:24.609 and cut the beast from throat to navel and back again. 16:24.693 --> 16:25.819 [Hezekiah] That is a good story, Amos, 16:25.902 --> 16:28.029 but what about when I cut off the fingers of the-- 16:28.113 --> 16:29.656 -Ah, not this story again. -Be still. 16:29.739 --> 16:32.450 -No, no, no. You do not-- -[Hezekiah] You got sick in a bush. 16:32.534 --> 16:33.576 Uh-uh. Sick? 16:34.160 --> 16:36.955 -You are soft when it comes to fingers. -[Amos] You are boys. 16:37.038 --> 16:39.499 [Mychal] My brother spoke of the moonless night 16:39.582 --> 16:42.460 you ambushed and captured one of their leaders. 16:42.544 --> 16:47.674 Please tell me more of your heroics. I find it so inspiring. 16:47.757 --> 16:52.679 I've heard you have recently been bedridden with a mysterious illness. 16:52.762 --> 16:56.808 Mmm. Yes. I was ill. 16:56.891 --> 16:57.892 [Adriel] Hmm. 16:58.643 --> 17:01.896 I'm only human. Anointed by God, but human. 17:02.480 --> 17:04.733 -Hmm. -[Abner] My king. 17:06.693 --> 17:08.111 -Excuse me. -[Adriel] Mmm. 17:13.992 --> 17:15.744 Excuse me. I'm going to get… [speaks indistinctly] 17:15.827 --> 17:17.412 -[Amos] Look what you did. -You did it. 17:17.996 --> 17:20.123 Princess. Mychal. 17:20.957 --> 17:22.292 -[chuckles] -[Adriel] Mychal. 17:22.375 --> 17:24.210 [sighs] Ah. 17:24.294 --> 17:29.549 Such a momentous moment for such a young woman. 17:29.632 --> 17:32.093 -[chuckles] -You must feel honored. 17:33.386 --> 17:36.973 Of course. I've, uh, waited my whole life for this moment. 17:37.056 --> 17:38.141 Hmm. 17:39.309 --> 17:42.562 My dear, you are quite, quite lovely. 17:42.645 --> 17:46.191 [Abner] My king. The princess needs reinforcement. 17:46.274 --> 17:49.652 You know if, uh, if my wife were dead, 17:49.736 --> 17:51.696 I would marry you myself and, uh, 17:51.780 --> 17:55.867 oh, wake up every day a happy man. Please-- 17:55.950 --> 17:57.410 [Saul] Adriel. 17:57.494 --> 17:59.871 If you take my daughter's time, 17:59.954 --> 18:03.291 how would she acquaint herself with your boys? 18:05.126 --> 18:08.630 Shall we, uh… Shall we discuss the terms, my king? 18:08.713 --> 18:11.633 I trust you will be generous and my loyalty will be rewarded. 18:11.716 --> 18:15.220 I don't buy loyalty, Adriel. 18:15.303 --> 18:17.972 -Mmm. -Certainly not with my daughter. 18:18.723 --> 18:20.517 Surely there's a family more fitting. 18:21.392 --> 18:22.811 Look at his sons. 18:23.520 --> 18:26.314 Useless, entitled fools. 18:26.397 --> 18:28.483 Barely a warrior among them. 18:30.652 --> 18:32.570 I do not see how this benefits the royal family. 18:32.654 --> 18:35.281 It's not your place to see or not see. 18:37.075 --> 18:39.369 It is because the king commanded it. 18:40.286 --> 18:43.414 Your interest in the princess ends here. Understood? 18:47.210 --> 18:50.630 Besides, those are not the sons of Judah you need to worry about. 18:58.972 --> 19:00.056 Mychal. 19:10.024 --> 19:11.150 Mychal. 19:11.234 --> 19:12.527 Are you mad? 19:12.610 --> 19:14.654 Are you? You cannot go through with this. 19:14.737 --> 19:16.823 I have no choice. Now go, before someone sees. 19:16.906 --> 19:18.533 Please tell your father you don't want this. 19:18.616 --> 19:22.328 This is my life, David. It was always going to be this way. 19:23.079 --> 19:26.124 You deserve so much better. There must be something we can do. 19:26.207 --> 19:27.208 We? 19:27.750 --> 19:31.087 David, we are who we are. Nothing can change that. 19:31.880 --> 19:33.339 I have a duty. 19:34.048 --> 19:35.508 And so do you. Now play. 19:36.175 --> 19:37.176 [sighs] 19:38.511 --> 19:39.554 [Eliab] No, David, do not follow her. 19:39.637 --> 19:40.972 You get back in there and you play your music. 19:41.055 --> 19:42.140 -I have to tell her. -Tell her what? 19:42.223 --> 19:45.476 The truth. Who I really am, that I'm anointed, that I'm-- 19:45.560 --> 19:48.396 [shushes] You will not… [pants] 19:48.479 --> 19:50.398 You will not speak a word. 19:50.481 --> 19:51.566 I cannot keep lying to her. 19:51.649 --> 19:53.484 Well then you will not survive the day. 19:54.777 --> 19:59.073 Eliab, if I become a part of the family, there will be no bloodshed. 19:59.574 --> 20:00.950 Don't you see? 20:01.034 --> 20:02.493 But I have to tell her now before she's married. 20:02.577 --> 20:05.413 David, kings protect bloodlines and eliminate threats. 20:05.496 --> 20:07.457 All of our lives are at stake here. 20:07.540 --> 20:08.958 You are not my only brother. 20:09.042 --> 20:11.336 Do not make me choose between them and you. 20:11.419 --> 20:13.796 Now you go back out there and you play your music. 20:14.297 --> 20:15.423 All right. 20:27.226 --> 20:28.728 Please, you're too kind. 20:29.646 --> 20:31.856 [Jordan] It looks far more merry back here. 20:33.858 --> 20:35.276 Princess Mirab. 20:36.653 --> 20:38.905 How does it feel being the other princess? 20:39.405 --> 20:40.823 The first, actually. 20:43.034 --> 20:44.452 What brother are you? 20:46.454 --> 20:48.706 The unimportant one. Jordan. 20:49.707 --> 20:51.209 -Jordan. -Mmm. 20:51.292 --> 20:53.461 Have you given up on impressing my sister already? 20:53.544 --> 20:56.214 [chuckles] It was never going to be me. 20:56.297 --> 20:58.758 I'm the middle son. Always forgotten. 20:59.926 --> 21:01.761 I'm the rebellious disappointment. 21:04.013 --> 21:05.098 To being no one's favorite. 21:05.181 --> 21:06.474 [chuckles] 21:10.645 --> 21:13.648 At this moment Amos speaks to your sister of his giant sword. 21:14.273 --> 21:16.025 The most impressive in all Israel. 21:16.109 --> 21:18.778 And then my brothers will chime in about their swords. 21:19.737 --> 21:22.907 Until they all offer to unsheathe them and compare. 21:22.991 --> 21:24.117 [chuckles] 21:25.827 --> 21:28.830 And my sister will nod along, encouragingly. 21:28.913 --> 21:31.874 She will be the perfect polite princess. 21:32.583 --> 21:35.128 And all your brothers will think they are winning. 21:35.837 --> 21:37.213 And then one of them will. 21:37.839 --> 21:39.632 And she will be trapped forever. 21:41.009 --> 21:42.010 [Jordan] Mmm. 21:43.928 --> 21:44.929 Lovely. 21:45.013 --> 21:46.180 [chuckles] 21:50.435 --> 21:52.937 So, are you going to let your father sell you off 21:53.021 --> 21:55.606 to the son of any rich tribal leader? 21:56.691 --> 21:58.234 Why not? They are all the same. 21:59.610 --> 22:02.488 Some slightly more handsome than others. 22:02.572 --> 22:03.573 Mm-hmm. 22:03.656 --> 22:04.657 Mm-hmm. 22:16.753 --> 22:17.754 [Jordan] You are strange. 22:21.632 --> 22:22.675 You're strange. 22:25.011 --> 22:26.012 Exactly. 22:27.096 --> 22:28.097 [chuckles] 22:28.890 --> 22:29.891 Come. 22:31.059 --> 22:33.728 What about one of the sacred texts for me to take home to Judah? 22:33.811 --> 22:35.646 I don't think traveling across-- 22:35.730 --> 22:38.566 "The scepter will not depart from Judah." 22:38.649 --> 22:40.026 Ah. [inhales sharply] 22:40.109 --> 22:42.820 That speech. Those words. The start of it all. 22:42.904 --> 22:44.322 Jacob's blessing for our children 22:44.405 --> 22:47.366 -so that they may remember their legacy. -[Mirab chatters] 22:49.118 --> 22:50.119 I know where to go. 22:50.870 --> 22:52.080 [sighs] 22:54.832 --> 22:58.586 [Agag, distorted] The lion will turn on you. 22:58.669 --> 23:00.588 Listen to his words. 23:00.671 --> 23:03.424 For sure. For sure. For sure. 23:03.508 --> 23:05.259 [Agag] Usurper. 23:19.148 --> 23:22.902 The dying father to his 12 sons many, many generations ago, 23:22.985 --> 23:28.282 -would be so cherished… -[Agag] Time of Judah has come. 23:28.866 --> 23:34.622 So, uh, my king, if I could just be gifted that, uh, one scroll. 23:35.498 --> 23:39.919 [Agag] Saul, kill the lion. 23:41.170 --> 23:44.382 Saul, uh, a-are you well? 23:44.465 --> 23:46.759 [harp playing] 23:52.181 --> 23:55.643 [Adriel] Perhaps you have not fully recovered your strength after all. 23:55.726 --> 23:57.687 [growls] 24:02.233 --> 24:03.317 [Adriel sighs, stammers] 24:03.401 --> 24:06.654 You know, maybe this discussion is too much for you right now. 24:07.238 --> 24:09.031 -[coughs] -[Adriel] If you are in a weakened state… 24:09.115 --> 24:12.702 It would not be wise to split up the sacred texts. 24:13.411 --> 24:16.873 It would also not be wise to split the kingdom. Agreed? 24:18.541 --> 24:20.251 What is it you really want, Adriel? 24:21.460 --> 24:22.962 I tire of these games. 24:23.045 --> 24:27.341 Beg me for one more thing, and maybe I will give it. 24:27.425 --> 24:30.094 A permanent seat on your council. 24:30.803 --> 24:35.141 My king, there is no better way for me to serve your interests 24:35.224 --> 24:37.435 than to be chief among the elders. 24:37.518 --> 24:41.480 Done. We will finalize the terms later. 24:41.564 --> 24:45.860 Now let us drink and celebrate our children. 24:45.943 --> 24:47.486 [Adriel] Yes. [chuckles] 24:48.112 --> 24:50.615 Yes. I'll be back. 24:50.698 --> 24:52.325 -[Tamar] Yes. -Forgive me for a minute. 24:58.998 --> 25:00.499 I am with you. 25:00.583 --> 25:03.252 By your side. The whole time. 25:10.051 --> 25:11.135 Is it done? 25:11.677 --> 25:13.179 That man is a jackal. 25:14.388 --> 25:15.765 Soon he will be your jackal. 25:19.644 --> 25:20.853 I have an idea. 25:21.437 --> 25:24.315 Shepherd, get ready to play something lively. 25:27.443 --> 25:28.569 Get the girls ready. 25:29.487 --> 25:30.738 Yes. Thank you. 25:35.868 --> 25:37.787 Your father needs your help. 25:37.870 --> 25:40.873 Show him that you are the jewel in his crown. 25:41.666 --> 25:42.667 [inhales sharply] 25:49.507 --> 25:51.509 The love between you and the queen. 25:52.009 --> 25:53.427 It's beautiful to witness. 25:54.595 --> 25:56.639 I knew from the moment I met her. 25:57.640 --> 25:59.725 Oh, to marry for love. 26:01.102 --> 26:02.478 To have that choice. 26:02.561 --> 26:04.063 What a thing of value. 26:05.231 --> 26:07.942 You have been watching closely. 26:08.526 --> 26:11.279 Which of Adriel's sons would you choose? 26:12.738 --> 26:13.948 None of them. 26:15.116 --> 26:16.117 Oh. 26:19.829 --> 26:21.080 She should marry me. 26:23.082 --> 26:25.459 [laughing] 26:29.171 --> 26:33.592 You are a funny one, shepherd. [laughing] 26:48.316 --> 26:50.568 Wonderful. Beautiful. 27:03.080 --> 27:06.625 -You spilled olive oil on my dress. -Watch her dance. 27:08.336 --> 27:11.630 She hates doing this dance. [chuckles] 27:11.714 --> 27:14.717 [speaks indistinctly, chuckles] 27:21.474 --> 27:25.102 Everyone. I have an announcement. 27:29.315 --> 27:30.816 After long consideration… 27:30.900 --> 27:32.109 I am so proud of you. 27:33.527 --> 27:38.240 I have decided that this marriage, rare and beautiful as it is, 27:38.741 --> 27:43.537 will be between my lovely daughter Mirab… 27:47.792 --> 27:49.752 and… and… 27:52.338 --> 27:54.340 -That one. -Jordan. 27:54.423 --> 27:55.424 Mirab and Jordan. 27:57.176 --> 28:00.763 May God bless them in this holy union. 28:02.139 --> 28:05.351 Well. Yes, I suppose one is as good as the other. 28:06.018 --> 28:07.478 To the happy couple. 28:07.561 --> 28:09.563 [all cheering] 28:19.907 --> 28:20.908 Mychal. 28:24.578 --> 28:26.580 Is this a trick? 28:26.664 --> 28:29.333 I don't know. I think we should smile. 28:31.627 --> 28:34.422 She is unpredictable. Are you sure? 28:34.505 --> 28:35.714 I am sure. 28:36.382 --> 28:37.675 [Mirab] Thank you. 28:39.844 --> 28:41.220 Are you happy with this? 28:41.804 --> 28:45.141 If the king wills it then who am I to say no? Right? 28:47.351 --> 28:52.022 -[chuckles] -[chuckles, sighs] 29:08.456 --> 29:09.874 [exhales deeply] 29:12.543 --> 29:13.627 [sighs] 29:25.723 --> 29:26.557 Um… 30:05.387 --> 30:06.388 [door opens] 30:06.472 --> 30:07.765 [guests laughing, chattering] 30:07.848 --> 30:10.559 -Go. You have to go. David. David. -Please. Please. 30:10.643 --> 30:11.977 You have to go. Go. 30:33.374 --> 30:35.334 You're full of surprises today. 30:36.544 --> 30:38.128 I was the surprised one. 30:41.423 --> 30:43.259 To look across the hall, 30:43.342 --> 30:45.261 see you with a man, happy. 30:45.886 --> 30:47.221 Laughing. 30:47.304 --> 30:50.391 Like when you were a little girl. [sighs] 30:51.141 --> 30:54.186 I did not think you still cared about my happiness. 30:55.646 --> 30:57.398 How could you say that? 30:57.481 --> 31:00.609 It is no secret Mychal is your favorite. 31:02.194 --> 31:05.114 She is your light. Hmm. 31:05.823 --> 31:07.157 I understand. 31:08.367 --> 31:10.828 She always acts exactly as she should. 31:10.911 --> 31:12.496 And you act as you wish. 31:12.997 --> 31:14.373 Just like your mother. 31:17.459 --> 31:18.752 Mirab. 31:20.879 --> 31:22.798 You are my first daughter. 31:23.591 --> 31:26.010 And despite appearances, 31:27.052 --> 31:29.346 I'm always thinking of your happiness. 31:30.139 --> 31:31.307 Always. 31:32.766 --> 31:35.603 You will keep Adriel on his toes. 31:42.860 --> 31:46.405 The house of Saul will not be divided. 31:48.032 --> 31:49.366 You have my word. 32:13.557 --> 32:17.478 -[grunting, panting] -[Joab grunts] 32:19.938 --> 32:21.065 Look down, David. 32:24.652 --> 32:26.737 You see the bones and ragged clothes? 32:27.571 --> 32:31.325 You wouldn't be the first man dropped here for defying the house of Saul. 32:32.868 --> 32:35.162 You really thought you could come to this palace, 32:35.245 --> 32:37.915 play a few songs and corrupt the princess like that? 32:37.998 --> 32:39.917 You brought me here, at the order of the king! 32:40.000 --> 32:42.836 To comfort him, not to corrupt his daughter. 32:42.920 --> 32:46.507 Every moment I've spent with the princess has been at her request, Cousin! 32:46.590 --> 32:51.470 You've been a plague on our family's name since your birth 32:51.553 --> 32:54.390 and your brother has been too soft on you. 32:54.473 --> 32:56.725 -Let me teach you a lesson. -[grunting, panting] 32:56.809 --> 33:00.437 From this moment on, you do not meet with the princess, 33:00.521 --> 33:03.190 you do not look at the princess, and you don't even think of her. 33:03.273 --> 33:06.110 -Am I clear, bastard? -[grunts, panting] 33:06.944 --> 33:10.447 Swear it! Or I drop you now. 33:18.163 --> 33:19.248 Try it. 33:21.959 --> 33:23.085 What? 33:24.002 --> 33:27.131 I have a purpose here, Joab. 33:29.258 --> 33:31.093 God has shown me this. 33:32.386 --> 33:33.429 A destiny. 33:37.307 --> 33:38.434 Do you know yours? 33:38.934 --> 33:40.602 [pants] 33:43.230 --> 33:44.231 [grunts] 33:45.941 --> 33:46.942 [David grunts] 34:29.985 --> 34:33.155 Your father gave you a gift today. 34:34.573 --> 34:36.909 But make no mistake, you will marry soon. 34:38.994 --> 34:39.995 I know. 34:43.290 --> 34:45.542 The reputation of our family is being questioned. 34:45.626 --> 34:52.132 The last thing we need is rumors of you chasing about a shepherd boy. 34:55.052 --> 34:57.888 People see things and they whisper. 35:00.390 --> 35:02.184 And what if he is a shepherd? 35:04.645 --> 35:07.189 Father was a poor donkey herder. 35:07.856 --> 35:10.275 Your father is the anointed one. 35:10.359 --> 35:11.860 Not when you married him. 35:12.861 --> 35:15.280 I am a daughter of a farmer. 35:15.864 --> 35:17.866 You are a daughter of a king. 35:21.078 --> 35:23.121 Do you even know who this boy is? 35:25.249 --> 35:28.836 Yes. I do. 35:29.711 --> 35:30.712 He's… 35:33.507 --> 35:34.758 He's humble. 35:35.467 --> 35:40.597 [sniffs] And passionate and brave. 35:40.681 --> 35:41.682 [inhales sharply] 35:42.474 --> 35:44.810 He sees me as more than a trophy. 35:49.106 --> 35:51.650 And he has a name. [sniffs] 35:52.150 --> 35:53.318 David. [chuckles] 35:55.404 --> 36:01.618 And do you know why David lives all alone on a hill? 36:05.289 --> 36:06.999 Because he's a bastard. 36:08.667 --> 36:09.751 An outcast. 36:10.377 --> 36:12.546 Shamed wherever he goes. 36:18.427 --> 36:21.763 This boy captured your heart. I understand. 36:23.015 --> 36:26.018 But a year from now you will have forgotten his name. 36:26.810 --> 36:33.317 But the damage done to this house could last generations. 36:34.818 --> 36:35.986 [sighs] 36:38.822 --> 36:40.032 Be proud. 36:40.824 --> 36:42.576 For when you do marry, 36:43.076 --> 36:48.373 your union will be much greater than this fleeting romance. 36:49.499 --> 36:54.004 It will serve to protect your family and this kingdom. 36:55.047 --> 36:59.843 You see, my love, the boy is right. 37:00.552 --> 37:02.304 You are not a trophy. 37:04.890 --> 37:06.516 You are a shield. 37:14.816 --> 37:17.444 Reuben. Where have you been? 37:17.986 --> 37:20.405 Why do you carry so many things? Let me help you. 37:20.989 --> 37:22.991 [strains, groans] 37:24.493 --> 37:25.911 Palace have you working all night? 37:25.994 --> 37:27.579 I like to work. 37:28.288 --> 37:30.499 No nightmares if I stay awake. 37:31.333 --> 37:32.334 I understand. 37:33.335 --> 37:35.587 Will the giants attack us again? 37:36.630 --> 37:38.507 The one from my dreams. 37:41.176 --> 37:42.177 Never. 37:43.303 --> 37:44.805 I'll protect you. 37:45.973 --> 37:46.974 Promise. 37:48.141 --> 37:49.351 You're too small. 37:55.941 --> 37:57.859 [Adriel] To the king of Israel 37:59.611 --> 38:02.864 and this happy union of our houses. 38:03.448 --> 38:09.496 I will serve faithfully as your adviser, chief of the elders of Israel. 38:10.330 --> 38:14.543 Before you return, I would like to make a toast. 38:19.089 --> 38:20.465 To Mirab… 38:22.592 --> 38:24.219 my passionate one. 38:24.886 --> 38:27.431 May your new husband protect you, 38:27.514 --> 38:28.598 inspire you, 38:29.182 --> 38:32.310 and always remind you who you are. 38:37.441 --> 38:38.442 [inhales sharply] 38:39.693 --> 38:41.194 And to Adriel, 38:42.195 --> 38:46.533 I'm so proud to join our families together. 38:48.201 --> 38:54.374 As a gift I have brought this scroll. 38:56.585 --> 39:03.258 I have had our chief scribe find the blessing of Jacob to his sons. 39:04.676 --> 39:06.136 Sacred words. 39:07.095 --> 39:11.016 This is the most precious thing I've ever held. 39:12.434 --> 39:16.354 May I read Jacob's blessing for our children 39:16.438 --> 39:18.690 so that they may remember their legacy? 39:19.733 --> 39:21.777 [groans, chuckles] 39:22.527 --> 39:24.488 Um… [inhales sharply] 39:26.573 --> 39:30.160 Before I read these miraculous words, 39:30.243 --> 39:33.538 I'd like to make a toast and say I am truly-- 39:33.622 --> 39:35.665 Adriel, just read the scroll. 39:35.749 --> 39:37.125 [guests chuckling] 39:39.461 --> 39:40.462 [clears throat] 39:41.797 --> 39:46.051 "And Israel called for his sons and said, 39:47.594 --> 39:51.139 'Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.' 39:52.474 --> 39:53.767 And Israel said…" 39:53.850 --> 39:56.478 [Agag] Saul, 39:56.561 --> 40:01.525 you will lose it all. 40:02.234 --> 40:03.235 Silence. 40:03.860 --> 40:08.490 -[Agag] He will steal it from you. -[speaks indistinctly] "'Judah…'" 40:08.573 --> 40:12.786 [Agag] The lion will turn on you. 40:13.286 --> 40:16.248 Do you not hear him? 40:17.749 --> 40:19.960 [Adriel] "'…your brothers will praise you. 40:20.043 --> 40:23.421 Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies.'" 40:23.505 --> 40:27.092 [Agag] Do you not see? 40:27.676 --> 40:31.680 [Agag] Usurper. Thief. 40:34.432 --> 40:38.145 "'The scepter will not depart from Judah…'" 40:38.228 --> 40:39.563 Listen to his words. 40:39.646 --> 40:42.691 "'…nor the ruler's staff from between his feet…'" 40:42.774 --> 40:45.902 Time of Judah has come. 40:45.986 --> 40:48.029 "'…until he to whom it belongs shall come…" 40:48.113 --> 40:52.159 -The lion will rule! -"'…and the obedience…'" 40:52.242 --> 40:53.702 Stop! 40:54.244 --> 40:56.413 I have not finished the blessing. 40:56.496 --> 40:58.081 I will finish it. 40:59.082 --> 41:02.210 "Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. 41:02.878 --> 41:05.797 In the morning he devours the prey. 41:05.881 --> 41:09.843 -In the evening he divides the plunder." -[chuckles] My king, 41:09.926 --> 41:11.219 y-you have a good memory. 41:11.303 --> 41:12.637 I see you, Adriel. 41:13.972 --> 41:15.765 I know why you have come. 41:17.851 --> 41:18.810 What do you mean? 41:18.894 --> 41:23.523 You have been planning the takeover of my throne 41:23.607 --> 41:26.526 since the first moment. 41:27.110 --> 41:29.196 -You have come-- -My king. 41:29.279 --> 41:32.574 That is not true. 41:33.533 --> 41:36.203 All I want to do is serve you, and you bring me here to insult me? 41:36.286 --> 41:40.790 -Liar. Every word you say is false. -Saul. 41:40.874 --> 41:42.834 -This offer of marriage is over. -[Ahinoam] No, Saul. 41:42.918 --> 41:45.253 -Our houses will not be joined. -Saul. 41:45.337 --> 41:47.881 Saul, you are tired. Let's discuss this in the morning. 41:47.964 --> 41:51.134 -Do not pacify me, woman! -[guests gasping, clamoring] 41:51.218 --> 41:53.803 -I'm your king! [growls] -[Ahinoam screams] 41:53.887 --> 41:57.974 Your sons will never be good enough for my daughters. 41:59.267 --> 42:03.396 And your greedy hands will not touch my throne. 42:04.189 --> 42:06.900 -Never. -It's true what they say. 42:06.983 --> 42:08.401 You have gone mad. 42:08.485 --> 42:10.737 Get out of my house! 42:10.820 --> 42:12.405 Get out of my house! 42:12.489 --> 42:14.491 -Out! Out! -[Adriel] Out before he slaughters us all! 42:14.574 --> 42:17.369 -My sons! -[Saul growling] 42:17.452 --> 42:19.371 [guests gasping] 42:20.664 --> 42:23.208 Never touch my throne. 42:28.964 --> 42:30.548 [whimpers, gasps] 42:47.774 --> 42:48.900 Mirab. 42:50.402 --> 42:52.445 -I'm… I'm so sorry. -[inhales sharply] 42:52.529 --> 42:54.781 This family is a curse. 42:55.907 --> 42:58.827 It's a curse. [sobbing] 43:02.455 --> 43:03.456 [sniffles, sighs] 43:08.878 --> 43:12.132 [Agag] The lion will turn on you. 43:12.215 --> 43:13.675 [mumbling indistinctly] 43:13.758 --> 43:16.219 [mumbling] Stay away from me. 43:17.554 --> 43:18.388 Stay away. 43:20.765 --> 43:22.183 [doors opens] 43:26.313 --> 43:27.897 [mumbling continues] 43:30.984 --> 43:33.611 Why do these demons still haunt him? 43:34.738 --> 43:35.989 Can you not help him? 43:36.698 --> 43:38.158 His soul is at war. 43:39.409 --> 43:42.746 He needs stronger forces to heal him and you have caged me. 43:43.955 --> 43:45.957 What if you had absolute freedom? 43:47.751 --> 43:50.754 -I would use dark magic… -No. 43:50.837 --> 43:52.339 -…sorcery… -No. 43:52.422 --> 43:56.217 …to create a tincture so potent it would shake the evil from deep within… 43:56.301 --> 43:57.427 -No. -…and set his soul free. 43:57.510 --> 43:59.054 He doesn't believe in dark magic. 43:59.137 --> 44:03.016 Your husband is clouded by forces darker than I've ever seen. 44:04.267 --> 44:06.311 He's the one who cannot be trusted. 44:06.394 --> 44:07.604 [Saul moans] 44:09.856 --> 44:11.316 The law forbids it. 44:12.650 --> 44:14.527 He will not change the law. 44:15.362 --> 44:18.281 Without the king's seal it remains forbidden. 44:18.907 --> 44:20.658 The king is in a deep sleep. 44:22.077 --> 44:23.912 It will be wise not to wait. 44:25.872 --> 44:27.874 If he will not change the law… 44:30.168 --> 44:31.711 perhaps you will have to. 44:38.134 --> 44:40.845 [Saul breathing shakily] 45:03.910 --> 45:06.955 [breathes shakily] 45:25.974 --> 45:27.016 Shepherd? 45:28.476 --> 45:29.811 Forgive me, my king. 45:30.937 --> 45:32.063 I couldn't sleep. 45:32.814 --> 45:35.150 [chuckles] Neither could I. 45:40.613 --> 45:41.948 Look at this. 45:43.825 --> 45:48.329 This palace was once a Philistine fortress before we conquered it. 45:48.997 --> 45:55.628 So now we're carving out the faces of their kings and gods, 45:56.337 --> 45:59.549 until we make carvings of our own. 46:02.260 --> 46:06.055 Every new era comes and ships away the old. 46:09.392 --> 46:12.896 So I wonder what will be remembered of me. 46:15.398 --> 46:17.817 I believe the name of Saul will never die. 46:18.526 --> 46:19.527 [Saul chuckles] 46:23.114 --> 46:25.825 My family think I made a horrible mistake. 46:28.495 --> 46:30.455 Mirab will never forgive me. 46:31.581 --> 46:35.752 [inhales deeply] But I could feel it slipping through my fingers, 46:35.835 --> 46:38.254 everything I have bled for. 46:39.506 --> 46:41.341 Ripped from me by who? 46:42.258 --> 46:43.968 Adriel of the Judah. 46:45.261 --> 46:47.764 My family think I'm going mad. 46:48.431 --> 46:54.979 But that jackal wanted my throne, and isn't worthy to sit upon it. 46:56.314 --> 47:02.529 This chair that every man dreams about. 47:06.908 --> 47:09.369 It changes you, sitting there. 47:10.203 --> 47:13.122 To be king is to be misunderstood. 47:14.874 --> 47:16.376 To be anointed, 47:17.710 --> 47:19.212 not by your own choice. 47:22.298 --> 47:25.635 I only wish it didn't hurt my family so deeply. 47:28.972 --> 47:30.098 They will forgive you. 47:34.185 --> 47:36.312 I've seen how they care for you. 47:39.983 --> 47:41.192 Do you wanna sit? 47:42.318 --> 47:43.778 See what it feels like? 47:46.531 --> 47:48.324 That is for the Lord's anointed. 47:54.247 --> 47:55.331 [Saul sighs] 47:56.874 --> 48:00.628 I should go to bed to rest before the wrath of tomorrow. 48:01.337 --> 48:02.547 I will walk with you. 48:02.630 --> 48:05.425 No, I can make it. u.