WEBVTT 00:04.463 --> 00:06.549 [Mirab] Previously on House of David. 00:06.632 --> 00:08.217 As a reward for your bravery, 00:08.300 --> 00:11.303 I give you command of a thousand men! 00:11.387 --> 00:14.306 [crowd cheering] 00:15.891 --> 00:17.977 We are worthy. We always have been. 00:18.060 --> 00:21.272 And if you truly believed that, what would you ask for? 00:21.355 --> 00:25.609 I offer you my beautiful daughter in marriage. 00:25.693 --> 00:26.777 Mirab. 00:28.112 --> 00:29.613 You shamed my daughter. 00:29.697 --> 00:31.073 Did you defile this man's daughter? 00:31.157 --> 00:32.742 I mean, probably, I… Uh… 00:32.825 --> 00:34.493 I choose to banish my son. 00:34.577 --> 00:36.704 [Yahir] He can never return without paying his debt. 00:37.371 --> 00:39.373 [Besai] I would use dark magic. 00:39.457 --> 00:40.708 He will not change the law. 00:40.791 --> 00:42.418 [Besai] Perhaps you will have to. 00:42.501 --> 00:45.337 You and I are the only two of our line who will survive. 00:45.421 --> 00:47.006 You must crown me king. 00:47.089 --> 00:48.257 [Ahinoam] Keep this between us for now. 00:48.340 --> 00:49.717 We did this out of necessity. 00:49.800 --> 00:52.678 -[Adriel] Great prophet. -Send for the family of Jesse. 00:52.762 --> 00:55.973 What I know has a currency worth more than gold. 00:56.557 --> 00:58.142 [Eshbaal gasps, grunts] 00:58.225 --> 01:00.311 [yells, grunts] 01:10.070 --> 01:12.072 [Eshbaal] I'll start with a question. 01:13.324 --> 01:14.575 Can people change? 01:15.826 --> 01:17.912 Can they rise above their nature? 01:19.121 --> 01:23.292 Life has taught me we emerge through fire. 01:26.003 --> 01:27.755 We transform through suffering. 01:30.382 --> 01:31.759 Let me tell you my story. 01:32.259 --> 01:35.262 [shouting, panting] 01:38.349 --> 01:42.019 You are Eshbaal? Prince of Israel? 01:42.603 --> 01:46.106 Banished to Endor by his own family. Yes? 01:46.816 --> 01:48.400 [breathes shakily] Yes. 01:49.485 --> 01:50.486 Good. 01:52.988 --> 01:53.989 [exhales sharply] 01:57.868 --> 01:58.869 Are you coming? 02:01.080 --> 02:03.249 [breathes heavily] 02:15.803 --> 02:17.805 [groaning] 02:20.266 --> 02:21.851 [panting, groaning] 02:23.227 --> 02:24.353 [door opens] 02:28.440 --> 02:31.026 If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news. 02:31.986 --> 02:34.280 I hold no value in my father's eyes. 02:34.780 --> 02:39.326 Perhaps, I see much more than he does. 02:40.327 --> 02:43.914 Come, my friend, we have no need for conflict. 02:44.999 --> 02:48.878 I'm no friend of yours, or your gods. 02:50.462 --> 02:53.424 You will learn in time. 02:53.507 --> 02:55.092 [Eshbaal breathing heavily] 02:58.137 --> 03:00.180 [Eshbaal grunting] 03:00.264 --> 03:02.766 -[groans, shouts] -[whip cracks] 03:06.061 --> 03:08.898 Do as you are told, and I will spare you the whip. 03:12.359 --> 03:14.028 It's not a trick. 03:15.195 --> 03:16.780 Have your fill. 03:20.200 --> 03:21.827 [grunting] 03:27.750 --> 03:33.005 Tell me, Prince, have you ever seen an elephant? 03:35.174 --> 03:36.842 [sighs] What do you want of me? 03:37.468 --> 03:43.223 [captor] Enormous, powerful creatures, but easy to tame. 03:44.058 --> 03:48.729 When they are young, you simply have to tie them to a pole by a rope. 03:49.730 --> 03:54.568 No matter how much they try, they cannot break their restraint. 03:54.652 --> 03:59.490 They resist, they fight, but in time they give up. 03:59.573 --> 04:01.659 [Eshbaal grunting, shouts] 04:02.368 --> 04:04.119 -[whip cracks] -[grunts] 04:04.203 --> 04:05.329 Once grown, 04:05.412 --> 04:11.335 the massive beast can be tied to the same pole by a simple string. 04:11.418 --> 04:12.544 [Eshbaal grunts, shouts] 04:13.796 --> 04:19.134 Because it thinks of itself what it has been taught to believe. 04:19.218 --> 04:20.219 [coughs] 04:21.053 --> 04:24.807 Power begins in the mind, 04:24.890 --> 04:27.393 -not in the body. -[whimpers] 04:29.186 --> 04:32.106 [Eshbaal] What do you want of me? 04:33.107 --> 04:37.361 [captor] You will suffer until you understand who you really are. 04:39.655 --> 04:42.074 -[whip cracking] -[Eshbaal grunting, shouts] 04:42.157 --> 04:43.575 [whimpers] 04:50.833 --> 04:52.084 [Eshbaal] No more. 04:53.419 --> 04:54.503 I'll do anything. 04:58.340 --> 04:59.341 Please. 05:08.517 --> 05:13.188 Remove his bindings. He is of no threat anymore. 05:20.904 --> 05:21.905 Sit down. 05:29.455 --> 05:30.748 Drink. 05:37.880 --> 05:40.883 [slurping] 05:51.226 --> 05:53.103 Why do you show me mercy now? 05:54.104 --> 05:55.105 [scoffs] 05:56.857 --> 05:58.942 Like the elephant, Eshbaal… 06:00.861 --> 06:04.740 you ceased resisting the rope that held you back. 06:06.158 --> 06:08.494 You became compliant, 06:08.577 --> 06:13.332 allowing lesser men to choose your fate, 06:14.041 --> 06:15.125 but now… 06:18.045 --> 06:22.174 it's time for you to decide your path… 06:24.551 --> 06:28.013 To decide for yourself. 06:28.097 --> 06:30.015 -[screams, grunts] -[gasps] 06:30.099 --> 06:33.519 I am loyal to the house of my father, Saul, son of Kish. 06:34.103 --> 06:35.187 Servant to none. 06:41.985 --> 06:43.153 I didn't break, Father. 06:44.238 --> 06:48.242 I killed my captors, freed the other prisoners, 06:49.368 --> 06:51.245 and together we escaped. 06:51.328 --> 06:55.249 [inhales deeply] It's quite the story, Eshbaal. 06:57.334 --> 06:59.294 I passed through the fire, Father. 07:00.921 --> 07:02.506 Do I not seem different to you? 07:03.507 --> 07:07.052 A man proves his substance by what he does, not what he says. 07:08.887 --> 07:13.142 Then allow me to earn your trust… with honesty. 07:15.310 --> 07:19.189 Before you returned in triumph, I was crowned king by Mother. 07:19.273 --> 07:21.483 We believed you had been defeated and killed, 07:21.984 --> 07:25.696 that someone had to step up and lead what was left of our people, and so I did. 07:25.779 --> 07:28.991 -You took your opportunity. -To protect my queen and your legacy. 07:29.074 --> 07:32.870 And yet neither of you spoke a word of it until now… 07:34.830 --> 07:38.458 You think I didn't hear whispers about your coronation? 07:40.627 --> 07:43.755 There are no secrets that time does not betray, Eshbaal. 07:46.842 --> 07:48.594 Mother would have told you in time. 07:50.929 --> 07:52.431 But I am telling you now. 07:53.557 --> 07:57.144 I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit, 07:57.227 --> 08:00.772 but I promise you I wish to redeem them all. 08:01.732 --> 08:02.941 How so? 08:04.943 --> 08:08.071 The woman I defiled and was banished for, 08:09.740 --> 08:13.911 I will marry her, in accordance with the Law of Moses. 08:14.578 --> 08:17.247 Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom, 08:17.831 --> 08:18.916 all for your glory… 08:20.584 --> 08:21.668 my king. 08:42.397 --> 08:46.151 David… David. [breathes shakily] 08:47.527 --> 08:49.029 I'm sorry. [sniffles] 08:51.573 --> 08:53.283 I don't know why he would do that. 08:53.367 --> 08:55.452 -My father he's just-- -[shushes] I know. 08:55.535 --> 08:58.538 [breathes heavily] I don't know what to do now. 08:59.373 --> 09:01.208 I know. But we cannot give up. 09:06.588 --> 09:07.589 What are you reading? 09:08.590 --> 09:10.342 -The story of Joseph. -Mmm. 09:10.926 --> 09:12.010 It's my favorite. 09:13.303 --> 09:17.307 -Would you read it to me? -Yes. Yes. 09:21.436 --> 09:24.523 "And Joseph said to them, do not be afraid… 09:27.859 --> 09:29.319 Am I in the place of God? 09:30.445 --> 09:35.242 You intended to harm me, but the Lord used it for good. 09:36.034 --> 09:38.287 -To…" -"To accomplish what is now being done." 09:41.581 --> 09:42.791 It's beautiful. 09:43.417 --> 09:46.336 These words, they give me hope. 09:48.088 --> 09:49.840 Hope… [chuckles] 09:50.799 --> 09:52.592 …would be a welcome gift right now. 09:53.343 --> 09:54.636 Have you spoken to Mirab? 09:54.720 --> 09:55.971 Not yet. 09:56.054 --> 10:02.311 I need to speak with my father, uh, but I know all too well how that will go. 10:03.061 --> 10:04.354 Then let me speak to him. 10:05.230 --> 10:07.274 You don't know him like I do, David. 10:07.357 --> 10:09.651 He's… He's stubborn. 10:09.735 --> 10:12.195 He doesn't listen. [sniffles] 10:12.279 --> 10:16.366 [breathes shakily] Why is this so difficult? 10:17.451 --> 10:19.411 [stammers] We'll be fine, don't worry. 10:19.494 --> 10:22.831 It's like the world has conspired to hold us back. 10:23.415 --> 10:26.585 [stammers] It's constantly pushing us against the current. 10:26.668 --> 10:27.878 [sighing] No. 10:28.545 --> 10:30.964 Well, then we… we will keep swimming. 10:32.716 --> 10:36.386 Or better yet, we will change the course of the river altogether. 10:37.012 --> 10:41.016 Mychal, the Lord helped me defeat a giant, 10:42.017 --> 10:44.394 I'm sure he will help me speak to your father. 10:44.478 --> 10:45.479 Mmm. 10:46.688 --> 10:48.065 Well, my father, 10:49.274 --> 10:51.026 he will not fall so easily. 10:52.944 --> 10:54.071 What word, Abner? 10:54.154 --> 10:55.781 Samuel has escaped the city. 10:55.864 --> 10:58.116 He must have had help to get beyond the walls. 10:58.200 --> 10:59.534 We held Samuel captive? 11:00.243 --> 11:03.538 To help him remember the former days, yes. 11:03.622 --> 11:05.540 I have scouts searching for him. 11:06.124 --> 11:08.085 Anything more overt could have consequences-- 11:08.168 --> 11:10.587 The people revere him. As do I. 11:10.670 --> 11:14.132 That old snake will slither into the grass and bide his time. 11:14.216 --> 11:15.926 Surely he'll show up at the tabernacle? 11:16.009 --> 11:18.345 And there he will kiss my ring. 11:18.428 --> 11:19.513 And if he refuses? 11:20.597 --> 11:21.598 [Eshbaal] No. 11:21.681 --> 11:24.101 You cannot harm Samuel, Father. 11:24.184 --> 11:25.727 People would rise up. 11:25.811 --> 11:27.687 [clears throat] My king. 11:27.771 --> 11:29.189 Now is not the time, David. 11:29.272 --> 11:31.024 What troubles you? Come. 11:31.733 --> 11:33.318 There has been a great mistake. 11:35.404 --> 11:36.780 I cannot marry Mirab… 11:37.864 --> 11:39.449 when it is Mychal who I love. 11:40.784 --> 11:42.285 She wants us to be together. 11:42.369 --> 11:45.288 Surely her wishes matter, and-and my choice is-- 11:45.372 --> 11:47.290 -Choice? -Okay, you should go now. 11:47.374 --> 11:50.335 No, no, no, Abner. Let me tell you something about "choice." 11:51.545 --> 11:55.674 Men go to war and death when I order them to. 11:55.757 --> 11:58.510 I feed my people, or they starve. 11:59.094 --> 12:04.516 They live free or are enslaved because I choose one way or the other. 12:04.599 --> 12:08.603 No one dares question the wisdom of my actions. 12:08.687 --> 12:10.981 Who gave you the right? 12:11.982 --> 12:15.819 -I only ask that you reconsider. -Reconsider? 12:15.902 --> 12:19.156 All right, all right. That's enough. 12:19.906 --> 12:23.535 The King's gratitude is a cup not many get to drink from. 12:24.786 --> 12:26.037 Try and not choke on it. 12:27.497 --> 12:28.582 Go. 12:38.425 --> 12:40.260 Can you believe him? Why would he do this? 12:40.343 --> 12:43.096 You know what he's like. I'm sure he has his reasons. 12:43.180 --> 12:48.351 What reasons? David loves me and I love him. Father knows this. 12:48.894 --> 12:52.063 There…There is no good reason why he would have David marry you. 12:53.023 --> 12:54.774 [sighs] We should go. 12:54.858 --> 12:57.861 We should go and talk to him. You know, together. 12:57.944 --> 12:59.070 We can convince him, 12:59.154 --> 13:01.114 -get him to come to his senses-- -Will you stop cleaning? 13:01.198 --> 13:02.199 [sighs] 13:03.700 --> 13:06.203 -Father has made up his mind. -No. 13:06.286 --> 13:09.164 And I am the older sister, so it does make sense. 13:09.247 --> 13:10.624 Mirab. 13:10.707 --> 13:14.002 Perhaps Father thinks you are too softhearted for David, 13:14.085 --> 13:16.296 for what he needs to become. 13:17.130 --> 13:19.549 -Softhearted? -No, relax. 13:19.633 --> 13:21.343 I didn't mean to offend. 13:22.219 --> 13:23.887 I'm sure you didn't either. 13:24.971 --> 13:25.972 Right. 13:33.605 --> 13:34.689 [sighs] 13:34.773 --> 13:35.899 [soldiers grunting] 13:36.858 --> 13:39.069 I cannot marry Mirab. I will not. 13:40.111 --> 13:41.780 -[grunts] -[Abinadab] David. 13:41.863 --> 13:43.698 You cannot let frustration distract you. 13:43.782 --> 13:45.242 [clicks tongue] 13:46.576 --> 13:48.453 [David grunts] 13:48.537 --> 13:52.290 -[grunts, breathes heavily] -See? Distracted. 13:57.587 --> 13:58.922 You're our new commander? 13:59.506 --> 14:02.217 -I'm David. -Yes, yes, I know who you are. 14:03.301 --> 14:04.678 It's an honor to serve under you. 14:06.346 --> 14:07.806 Uriah. 14:09.057 --> 14:10.433 Uriah. 14:10.517 --> 14:13.061 And I am Oaz. 14:13.144 --> 14:14.521 Oaz. 14:14.604 --> 14:16.147 Nice to meet both of you. 14:16.231 --> 14:17.816 Thank you for the hand, Uriah. 14:17.899 --> 14:19.526 [Jonathan] Don't you all have duties? 14:20.235 --> 14:21.987 -[Oaz grunts] -[Abinadab] My prince. 14:24.489 --> 14:26.825 -[Jonathan] You're improving. -Am I? 14:27.409 --> 14:29.035 -No. -[David] Hmm. 14:29.119 --> 14:33.081 I was disarmed and humiliated more than a few times when I was learning. [sighs] 14:33.164 --> 14:36.835 Yes, well, you were a boy, not a commander. 14:36.918 --> 14:38.712 We're all capable of becoming more. 14:42.132 --> 14:43.550 Take up your sword. 14:44.175 --> 14:45.176 [David sighs] 14:45.260 --> 14:47.512 Less sparring, more footwork… 14:49.014 --> 14:50.015 and balance. 14:50.599 --> 14:51.683 You see? 14:53.310 --> 14:55.312 A soldier is not just brute force. 14:56.605 --> 14:57.814 He is finesse. 14:58.398 --> 15:00.066 [grunts] You try. 15:02.235 --> 15:04.696 Keep your weight low, your feet light. 15:05.572 --> 15:06.656 With confidence. 15:06.740 --> 15:08.908 You have to trust that you deserve this. 15:08.992 --> 15:11.077 You see, my father taught me long ago… 15:12.579 --> 15:14.914 a leader must believe he is cut from that cloth. 15:15.498 --> 15:17.500 Whether it started as fine silk or wool, 15:18.501 --> 15:20.211 a king can be fashioned from either. 15:24.341 --> 15:26.593 [sniffs] Who told you to stop? Keep moving. 15:26.676 --> 15:28.470 -Oh… Yes. -Again. 15:28.553 --> 15:30.555 Yes. Let it flow. 15:31.431 --> 15:32.515 Use your hips. 15:32.599 --> 15:33.600 Be strong. 15:34.768 --> 15:36.144 -Let's go. -Mm-hmm. 15:36.811 --> 15:37.812 Again. 15:37.896 --> 15:39.898 -Balance. -[groans] 15:39.981 --> 15:41.983 [Achish grunting] 15:50.992 --> 15:52.577 -You ready? -It's a bet. Ow! 15:53.328 --> 15:54.913 [David grunts] 15:54.996 --> 15:56.998 -[Jonathan] Better. -[chuckles] 16:03.046 --> 16:05.548 [Jonathan] Pointing towards your enemy always. Nice. 16:08.093 --> 16:11.054 And forward on the same foot, cut down. 16:13.515 --> 16:17.644 [grunting, roaring] 16:26.194 --> 16:28.029 [both grunting, panting] 16:28.613 --> 16:30.323 -[Jonathan] Good. -[David chuckles] 16:31.074 --> 16:33.451 -[Jonathan, David grunting] -[swords clashing] 16:42.502 --> 16:44.087 [Saul] The boy is a natural. 16:45.171 --> 16:46.631 A hero in the making. 16:46.715 --> 16:47.757 [Ahinoam] Yes. 16:49.092 --> 16:53.930 But if he shines too bright even a king may find himself blinded. 16:54.681 --> 16:56.266 I know what I'm doing. 16:58.727 --> 17:01.312 And yet you invited chaos into our home. 17:01.396 --> 17:02.564 Our daughters… 17:04.399 --> 17:08.528 Why must you make these decisions without discussing with me first? 17:09.237 --> 17:10.238 [Jonathan] Remember. 17:10.864 --> 17:12.198 You're right. 17:13.908 --> 17:16.077 Part of love is trust and honesty. 17:16.786 --> 17:21.416 A husband and wife should keep no secrets from each other. 17:22.709 --> 17:23.877 Do you agree? 17:29.674 --> 17:30.675 Who told you? 17:33.136 --> 17:34.304 Does it matter? 17:34.929 --> 17:38.558 I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right. 17:39.225 --> 17:40.727 And yet, you did not. 17:43.021 --> 17:46.024 I understand. You did what you felt you had to. 17:52.489 --> 17:56.743 But admit it, you did grieve me a bit quickly. 17:58.745 --> 18:00.538 May I never have to again. 18:02.999 --> 18:05.251 -[Jonathan, David grunting] -[swords clashing] 18:10.507 --> 18:12.008 [Saul sighs] 18:14.427 --> 18:15.720 [Saul] My love… 18:18.973 --> 18:20.767 Never lie to me again. 18:29.859 --> 18:31.945 [Abner] Supplies are low with ore. 18:32.779 --> 18:34.531 We must continue this another time. 18:36.616 --> 18:38.618 -Give us a few days. -Yes. 18:41.204 --> 18:42.539 You summoned us, Father? 18:42.622 --> 18:44.666 There are many matters to be resolved. 18:44.749 --> 18:46.668 Not least is Eshbaal's return. 18:46.751 --> 18:49.587 Mmm. So how do we settle the dispute with Yahir? 18:49.671 --> 18:53.633 Eshbaal will wed Dinah, the daughter of Yahir of Dan. 18:55.969 --> 18:57.053 This was my decision. 18:57.136 --> 19:00.181 The Law of Moses will be respected. 19:00.265 --> 19:02.475 The kingdom will be stronger for it. 19:03.560 --> 19:06.479 You and your men will escort your brother to negotiate. 19:06.563 --> 19:08.439 Be wise and respectful. 19:09.023 --> 19:11.317 Show Yahir we take him seriously. 19:12.527 --> 19:13.945 David should lead. 19:15.697 --> 19:18.199 Yes, teach him. 19:18.283 --> 19:20.201 A leader of men is more than just a warrior. 19:21.119 --> 19:24.205 You must also be capable of crafting peace. 19:24.914 --> 19:26.332 Thank you, my king. 19:27.792 --> 19:29.252 [Abner] You have your orders. 19:35.300 --> 19:37.260 You're really going to marry her? 19:37.760 --> 19:40.013 -I thought you said she had a lumpy back. -[scoffs] 19:40.096 --> 19:42.515 In truth, I don't remember. 19:46.644 --> 19:48.104 [Mychal] You have everything? 19:48.688 --> 19:49.772 Be safe. 19:57.238 --> 19:59.741 You may want to keep a closer eye on him. 20:04.203 --> 20:05.997 Good luck on your little adventure. 20:06.748 --> 20:10.084 When you return, we can begin to make arrangements. 20:11.127 --> 20:13.254 Can't let Eshbaal be the first to marry, can we? 20:13.338 --> 20:15.882 [chuckles] 20:15.965 --> 20:17.550 I must be going. 20:25.224 --> 20:26.225 Hello. 20:43.076 --> 20:44.202 My queen. 20:48.539 --> 20:49.791 My friend. 20:49.874 --> 20:52.543 The king has been restored. 20:54.629 --> 20:58.716 Now is the time when magic and witchcraft must return to the shadows. 21:02.845 --> 21:06.641 I'm afraid it is not safe for you to remain here in Gibeah. 21:07.392 --> 21:09.102 So I am to be banished? 21:09.185 --> 21:12.355 No. No, this is not a punishment. 21:13.189 --> 21:14.565 I am protecting both of us. 21:16.776 --> 21:19.278 I owe you a debt of gratitude… 21:20.613 --> 21:22.240 for your friendship… 21:23.408 --> 21:24.617 and discretion. 21:28.204 --> 21:30.039 If you ever need me again… [shivers] 21:31.749 --> 21:33.501 I will find you. [chuckles] 21:38.339 --> 21:39.382 [Besai sniffles] 21:55.606 --> 21:57.942 -[hooves clattering] -[horses neighing] 22:16.044 --> 22:18.296 -[grunts, chokes] -[demonic animal sounds] 22:19.839 --> 22:22.258 -[grunts] -[demonic sounds continue] 22:22.341 --> 22:25.136 -[growling] -[grunts, whimpers] 22:25.219 --> 22:27.138 [shouts, groans] 22:29.932 --> 22:30.933 [grunts] 22:35.313 --> 22:37.565 [pigeon cooing] 22:52.955 --> 22:54.582 [door opens] 22:56.959 --> 22:58.002 [door opens] 23:04.967 --> 23:06.761 The room has been done already. 23:07.720 --> 23:10.348 The jeweler has repaired your necklace. 23:10.431 --> 23:11.682 I was returning it. 23:14.644 --> 23:17.605 Your duties are with the princesses. See to those. 23:17.688 --> 23:19.190 Yes, my queen. 23:20.525 --> 23:21.859 [gasps] 23:24.821 --> 23:28.574 I trust you've checked every corner for scorpions? 23:29.158 --> 23:30.827 Scorpions, my queen? 23:31.410 --> 23:34.372 Yes, elusive little things. 23:35.581 --> 23:37.917 Crawling through the smallest crack, 23:38.793 --> 23:41.796 hoping to catch their prey unaware. 23:42.380 --> 23:47.009 We must be careful to crush them before they can do any harm. 23:50.054 --> 23:51.222 You're hurting me. 23:55.935 --> 23:58.354 [gasps, breathes shakily] 24:04.068 --> 24:08.197 The people would celebrate a union between David and either princess. 24:08.281 --> 24:09.574 Why can it not be me? 24:09.657 --> 24:12.827 Even in victory there are still wolves at my door. 24:13.786 --> 24:16.497 I need the giant killer at my side. 24:17.165 --> 24:19.000 He is a symbol of God's faith in me. 24:19.083 --> 24:20.877 [stammers] And I could make him happy. 24:21.460 --> 24:24.380 [sighs] This is not about making him happy. 24:25.006 --> 24:30.052 This is about shaping him into the man I need him to become to serve my will. 24:30.136 --> 24:31.846 -But, Father-- -Mychal. 24:32.555 --> 24:35.850 I love you with the light of a thousand stars. 24:38.895 --> 24:40.730 But your sister is right. 24:40.813 --> 24:42.940 She is the better choice. 24:45.067 --> 24:48.279 Did Mirab ask you for this? 24:48.362 --> 24:49.530 She did. 24:49.614 --> 24:51.032 [gasps] 24:51.115 --> 24:53.451 It is what best serves our nation. 24:54.243 --> 24:56.245 My-Mychal. 24:56.871 --> 24:59.081 [sniffles, breathing shakily] 25:02.501 --> 25:04.337 -Mirab. -Mychal? [gasps] 25:04.420 --> 25:06.756 -[exclaims] -[gasps, grunts] 25:06.839 --> 25:11.260 It's not just… [sobbing] …men who climb ladders to reach their ambition. 25:12.428 --> 25:14.180 It's petty sisters too. 25:15.556 --> 25:18.017 [crying] 25:22.521 --> 25:25.399 [horses neighing] 25:29.237 --> 25:30.738 How much further 'til Dan? 25:32.531 --> 25:35.159 Are you finding horse riding uncomfortable, brother? 25:36.369 --> 25:39.372 Or we could always arrange a donkey for you. 25:40.373 --> 25:41.624 Or you could just walk. 25:46.170 --> 25:49.048 Your brother does not hide his jealousy well. 25:49.131 --> 25:50.132 [scoffs] 25:50.716 --> 25:52.593 I didn't ask to be in command of him. 25:53.219 --> 25:55.263 I just want him to think I'm worthy. 25:57.098 --> 25:59.558 Well, if you seek it from those who won't give it, 26:00.768 --> 26:02.436 it says more about you than them. 26:07.275 --> 26:10.361 So, do you know how much further to Dan? 26:18.119 --> 26:22.623 Make way for the princes of Israel, Jonathan and Eshbaal. 26:23.666 --> 26:24.792 [guard] In what cause? 26:24.875 --> 26:27.545 An audience with your lord, Yahir of Dan. 26:31.507 --> 26:33.634 [guard] You won't find him at his court. 26:33.718 --> 26:34.969 He's in the woods beyond. 26:53.612 --> 26:56.073 [Jonathan] No matter what happens, don't lose your temper. 26:56.157 --> 26:58.409 When do I ever lose my temper, my prince? 27:03.039 --> 27:04.040 Yahir of Dan. 27:04.582 --> 27:07.668 I heard that a little dog was on the loose again. 27:07.752 --> 27:09.754 Come to grovel at my feet, hmm? 27:09.837 --> 27:12.131 [Jonathan] We are here on the orders of your king. 27:12.214 --> 27:15.301 Oh? The same king whose wife ordered her son into banishment 27:15.384 --> 27:16.635 for his sins against my house? 27:16.719 --> 27:18.220 Yet there he is. 27:18.304 --> 27:19.680 We only wish to talk. 27:20.264 --> 27:21.474 We're not talking. 27:22.224 --> 27:23.225 We're hunting. 27:23.934 --> 27:25.227 Hunting what? 27:26.020 --> 27:27.396 Wild boar. 27:27.897 --> 27:29.148 Boar is unclean. 27:30.775 --> 27:34.403 You invoke the law to me while standing beside your brother who broke it? 27:35.404 --> 27:36.906 Still, we don't eat it, 27:37.490 --> 27:41.535 but the Philistines do, and they have metal to trade for it. 27:41.619 --> 27:42.620 Brother. 27:44.580 --> 27:46.457 I offer what you first requested. 27:47.625 --> 27:50.628 A union by marriage of our two houses. 27:51.253 --> 27:52.254 [grunts] 27:53.464 --> 27:58.344 No, I am not interested in lifting your shame. 27:59.220 --> 28:01.514 Do not turn your back on your prince. 28:03.682 --> 28:05.684 Perhaps, uh, I could speak with Dinah. 28:07.520 --> 28:10.564 -Ask her thoughts? -[scoffs] When did her thoughts matter? 28:11.941 --> 28:14.944 I think you have traveled many miles for nothing. 28:15.027 --> 28:17.071 Best be on your way. 28:18.322 --> 28:21.075 [whispering] 28:22.451 --> 28:25.079 Are you the one they call the giant killer? 28:26.205 --> 28:27.915 Actually, it's, uh, giant slayer. 28:28.666 --> 28:31.335 Yes, I am David. 28:31.419 --> 28:34.880 I wonder if you are as quick with a blade as you are with a sling? 28:36.090 --> 28:37.550 Only one way to find out. 28:38.968 --> 28:39.969 Join me. 28:40.511 --> 28:42.430 I will not hunt an unclean animal. 28:44.140 --> 28:45.266 Very well. 28:46.183 --> 28:48.018 But you walk, don't you? 28:51.814 --> 28:53.190 Come. 28:53.274 --> 28:54.358 Let's hunt! 28:59.363 --> 29:00.489 Quiet now. 29:01.365 --> 29:03.492 Boars are clever animals. 29:04.910 --> 29:06.287 Dangerous too, when cornered. 29:06.871 --> 29:08.456 [scoffs] Much like the king. 29:08.539 --> 29:10.040 [chuckles] 29:11.083 --> 29:12.126 [boar grunting] 29:12.877 --> 29:14.253 [shushes] 29:15.921 --> 29:17.465 [grunting continues] 29:28.184 --> 29:30.978 [boar grunts loudly] 29:32.104 --> 29:33.397 [boar squeals] 29:34.023 --> 29:35.191 [grunts] 29:37.359 --> 29:40.112 -[hunter grunting] -[boar squealing] 29:42.573 --> 29:44.992 [boar croaking] 29:45.993 --> 29:46.994 [grunts] 29:47.912 --> 29:49.747 Dead by my blade! 29:49.830 --> 29:52.333 [soldiers cheering] 29:53.083 --> 29:54.210 Dinah, 29:54.710 --> 29:57.046 we have royal company. 29:58.380 --> 30:00.799 Here to beg for your dainty hand. 30:05.429 --> 30:07.014 You don't remember me? 30:11.227 --> 30:13.354 [Jonathan] Well, the king has secured a great victory. 30:13.437 --> 30:17.233 The leaders who did not support him in his hour of need, they face consequences. 30:17.316 --> 30:19.026 [chuckles] 30:19.109 --> 30:20.569 Are you threatening me? 30:22.696 --> 30:24.365 We're handing you an opportunity. 30:24.448 --> 30:28.035 Marrying Eshbaal and Dinah could prove mutually beneficial. 30:29.703 --> 30:31.288 [chuckles] 30:31.372 --> 30:33.916 After a war, a king has debts. 30:34.500 --> 30:37.419 What better way to pay them than lean on the wealthiest leader in all the land? 30:38.921 --> 30:42.174 And yet your mother… [spits] 30:43.509 --> 30:44.510 …disrespected me. 30:44.593 --> 30:46.845 Yeah, a mistake she regrets. I assure you. 30:50.266 --> 30:52.935 What of you, giant slayer? 30:53.018 --> 30:54.853 What wisdom do you have for me? 31:00.734 --> 31:02.361 You spoke of disrespect before. 31:03.696 --> 31:05.239 It is a feeling I know well. 31:06.699 --> 31:12.204 All my life, so many voices telling me I was less than who I know I am. 31:12.955 --> 31:16.792 But I chose to draw strength from their words, and not be wounded by them. 31:18.210 --> 31:19.420 To rise above. 31:23.549 --> 31:24.550 Well said. 31:26.218 --> 31:29.972 You could reject the king's offer, and gain nothing. 31:31.765 --> 31:34.685 Or you could show strength and see what there is to gain. 31:38.230 --> 31:40.190 Surely, profit heals many wounds. 31:41.400 --> 31:44.737 Huh? [chuckles] 31:45.237 --> 31:47.364 Spoken like a true man of commerce. 31:48.365 --> 31:49.408 I'd be careful. 31:50.451 --> 31:52.870 This one's more of a leader than he yet realizes. 31:52.953 --> 31:54.163 [chuckles] 32:13.515 --> 32:14.975 You're quite handy with that. 32:18.687 --> 32:19.813 For a woman? 32:20.397 --> 32:21.398 For anyone. 32:22.900 --> 32:24.610 Were you not joining in the celebration? 32:26.111 --> 32:27.946 It was your kill after all. 32:28.030 --> 32:30.324 That's not how my father tells it. 32:37.456 --> 32:38.957 I am sorry, Dinah… 32:41.794 --> 32:43.671 for all the shame I brought upon you. 32:46.799 --> 32:47.925 Careful, Eshbaal… 32:50.427 --> 32:52.429 I've already gutted one pig today. 32:56.141 --> 32:59.144 I've heard the stories about how your father treats you. 33:00.729 --> 33:02.314 I wasn't the son he wanted. 33:03.357 --> 33:07.569 [inhales deeply] I'm the one enduring symbol of his failures. 33:08.529 --> 33:09.697 Well, that we share. 33:12.825 --> 33:14.743 Perhaps together we could change it? 33:15.953 --> 33:18.789 I'm not marrying you, Eshbaal, just so you can escape the Law of Moses. 33:18.872 --> 33:20.958 No, it would be an escape for both of us. 33:22.167 --> 33:25.087 You don't like me. [chuckles] Fair enough. 33:25.170 --> 33:27.965 But marriage doesn't have to be for love. 33:28.048 --> 33:33.470 -Oh, whisper in my ear, sweet prince. -[chuckles] Dinah. 33:34.012 --> 33:39.476 Dinah, I'm giving you the chance at freedom from this place. 33:41.103 --> 33:42.104 Take it. 33:51.864 --> 33:53.449 I will not birth you an heir. 33:54.366 --> 33:56.034 And I want a stallion, 33:56.118 --> 33:59.329 along with the king's grace to go hunting as much as I like. 33:59.413 --> 34:01.081 Those are my terms. 34:03.292 --> 34:04.543 Of course. 34:12.384 --> 34:13.594 And, Eshbaal… 34:15.387 --> 34:17.139 I won't pretend to love you. 34:19.349 --> 34:20.851 I don't have it in me. 34:34.114 --> 34:37.576 [gasps, pants] 34:37.659 --> 34:40.370 Abner… [breathing shakily] 34:43.832 --> 34:45.167 Is it come to this? 34:47.461 --> 34:48.921 I wish there was another way. 34:50.047 --> 34:52.216 So you're just another knife for the king? 34:53.550 --> 34:57.012 A tool for his aimless wrath? 34:58.013 --> 34:59.014 I swore an oath. 35:00.140 --> 35:04.228 We are kin, Abner. Blood means more than oaths. 35:06.271 --> 35:08.690 You used to be noble. [gasps] 35:09.483 --> 35:12.277 Please. Please, Abner. 35:12.361 --> 35:14.613 -[Abner inhales sharply, grunts] -[Besai gasps] 35:16.281 --> 35:19.117 You get out of here. Get out of Israel. 35:19.701 --> 35:23.205 Say a word to no one, or I will find you and I will kill you. 35:24.206 --> 35:25.207 Go! 35:26.667 --> 35:29.211 Goodbye, Abner. [pants] 35:34.466 --> 35:36.301 -[metal rasps] -[Besai grunts, gasps] 35:41.014 --> 35:43.350 [Besai choking] 35:46.186 --> 35:48.939 [Besai gasping] 36:16.383 --> 36:17.509 [Mirab] More wine. 36:42.367 --> 36:46.204 It appears there is no more for you to take, sister. 37:06.224 --> 37:08.310 [stammers] I'll do this. Thank you. 37:13.190 --> 37:14.566 Where is your father? 37:15.233 --> 37:16.652 I'm not sure. 37:19.363 --> 37:20.656 [sighs] 37:26.495 --> 37:30.749 I wish I could make things easier for you, but… 37:33.961 --> 37:35.545 we all have obligations. 37:36.171 --> 37:40.467 Please, Mother, I do not need one more person telling me to get over this. 37:40.550 --> 37:43.387 It's so much more than that. 37:43.470 --> 37:47.307 You saw your father before the battle? How far he's fallen? 37:48.725 --> 37:51.311 And part of his torment was of your making. 37:51.979 --> 37:54.815 -Spells and witchcraft-- -Hush now. 37:54.898 --> 37:58.485 [scoffs] They weren't even legal, but you saw fit to change that, 37:58.568 --> 37:59.778 -didn't you? -[gasps] 38:01.113 --> 38:02.280 Where did you hear that? 38:02.364 --> 38:05.325 Ahimelech. He was-- [grunts] 38:05.409 --> 38:08.161 -Leave us. -[grunts, exhales sharply] 38:12.124 --> 38:16.169 [whispering] You will never speak of this again to anyone. 38:17.212 --> 38:19.506 I know what you did, Mother. 38:19.589 --> 38:23.093 And poor Ahimelech was made to transcribe your sin. 38:26.054 --> 38:29.599 [whispering] One day you will know what it feels like 38:30.475 --> 38:35.272 to make terrible decisions in order to save the ones you love. 38:37.232 --> 38:38.942 Do you care about this family? 38:41.945 --> 38:43.113 Of course I do. 38:44.281 --> 38:48.035 Then you will respect your father's decision… 38:50.454 --> 38:51.997 and let this go. 38:55.250 --> 38:56.251 All right. 39:05.427 --> 39:06.428 [sighs] 39:11.683 --> 39:13.477 [Jonathan] Well handled, David. 39:14.811 --> 39:16.897 Yahir would have turned us away but for you. 39:16.980 --> 39:18.273 I only told him the truth. 39:18.356 --> 39:23.320 No. No, you offered him an alternative. Found a middle path. 39:23.403 --> 39:27.324 I suppose I learned that from my mother. She was a woman of patience. 39:27.407 --> 39:30.243 Perhaps, but you have something that cannot be taught. 39:31.870 --> 39:32.996 Conviction. 39:34.414 --> 39:38.085 You see, soldiers, they'll follow orders without respecting their leader. 39:39.127 --> 39:42.714 But if you can convince them that you would just as willingly die in their cause 39:42.798 --> 39:44.049 as you would your own, 39:44.841 --> 39:47.552 those men would follow you into the fires of hell. 40:06.363 --> 40:10.367 I thought I was being called to breakfast, just the two of us. 40:11.034 --> 40:13.161 Didn't we agree no more secrets? 40:14.538 --> 40:18.750 And yet you took my signet ring from my finger while I suffered. 40:18.834 --> 40:21.461 Changed my law without consent! 40:27.342 --> 40:31.930 [Ahinoam] I had no other choice. I was protecting you. 40:32.514 --> 40:36.726 I told you not to lie to me, and yet here we are again. 40:38.103 --> 40:41.565 You were foolish to assume someone wouldn't reveal the truth to me. 40:46.945 --> 40:50.365 A scorpion… after all. 40:54.286 --> 40:55.704 Saul… 41:00.667 --> 41:04.296 I made a mistake. It pains me. 41:04.880 --> 41:08.008 You will not accompany me and our family to the tabernacle. 41:09.009 --> 41:15.265 Instead, you will remain in the palace and consider how you wish to carry on… 41:17.309 --> 41:19.686 Of all the dangers I face, 41:21.354 --> 41:23.106 I never believed you would be one. 41:23.190 --> 41:24.316 [gasps] 41:29.112 --> 41:30.447 -Saul-- -Go! 41:31.781 --> 41:33.283 Now! 41:36.494 --> 41:37.495 Kezia. 41:40.207 --> 41:41.333 You stay. 42:14.741 --> 42:17.285 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, whoa. 42:23.917 --> 42:24.918 What is it? 42:25.585 --> 42:27.504 Why are the guards no longer standing watch? 42:53.738 --> 42:54.864 [grunts] 42:55.365 --> 42:56.366 [gasps] 42:56.449 --> 42:58.034 [grunting] 42:58.118 --> 43:00.870 -Take arms! Take arms! -[choking] 43:05.417 --> 43:06.876 [soldiers shouting] 43:12.924 --> 43:14.843 [grunting] 43:14.926 --> 43:18.221 [grunts, yells] 43:28.148 --> 43:29.357 Abi, hold him up! 43:29.441 --> 43:31.443 [panting] 43:51.546 --> 43:52.839 [Jonathan chokes, grunts] 43:54.924 --> 43:56.468 [grunting] 43:56.551 --> 43:59.054 [Eshbaal] Jonathan! Get him down! 44:00.138 --> 44:01.264 [screams] 44:19.949 --> 44:22.619 [yells, distorted] 44:24.329 --> 44:25.955 [thud, distorted] 44:32.879 --> 44:34.964 [yells, distorted] 44:35.632 --> 44:38.301 [pants, grunts] 44:38.843 --> 44:40.553 -[shouts] -[assailant groans] 44:42.263 --> 44:43.264 [breathes heavily] 44:58.071 --> 44:59.656 -[screams] -[thud] 44:59.739 --> 45:02.492 [gasping, coughing] 45:04.369 --> 45:06.871 [soldiers shouting, clamoring] 45:13.795 --> 45:15.630 [yells, grunts] 45:35.900 --> 45:37.735 [grunting] 45:37.819 --> 45:40.321 [groans, grunts] 45:44.659 --> 45:46.661 [grunts, pants] 45:47.829 --> 45:51.249 [groans, grunts] 45:52.709 --> 45:55.003 [screams] 46:12.687 --> 46:13.897 [grunts] 46:15.773 --> 46:18.193 [sighs, pants] 46:23.948 --> 46:26.951 -[people clamoring] -[horn resounds] 46:27.035 --> 46:28.161 I think there's something wrong. 46:28.244 --> 46:31.122 My princess, my name is Sara. I am a healer. I can help. 46:31.915 --> 46:34.626 -[horses neighing] -[soldiers clamoring, groaning] 46:37.837 --> 46:39.464 Mychal, help me. 46:41.424 --> 46:42.425 Right here. 46:44.469 --> 46:45.887 Sara… 46:47.013 --> 46:48.473 Are you injured? 46:48.556 --> 46:49.599 Not this time. 46:50.725 --> 46:53.019 Then help us. Come. 46:55.230 --> 46:58.316 Who would be so bold to attack a royal convoy? 46:58.399 --> 47:00.026 They weren't Philistines. 47:00.109 --> 47:01.903 More like a band of cutthroats. 47:01.986 --> 47:03.571 With what intent? 47:03.655 --> 47:04.739 [Abner] Kill a prince. 47:05.323 --> 47:07.492 Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the kingdom. 47:07.575 --> 47:09.244 [Jonathan] Whatever they wanted, 47:09.744 --> 47:11.412 Yahir is the one who is dead. 47:11.496 --> 47:13.498 And with him dies your accuser, Eshbaal. 47:14.541 --> 47:15.875 I want answers, Abner. 47:16.459 --> 47:20.213 Otherwise, allies of Yahir will suspect I had something to do with this. 47:20.880 --> 47:22.549 -Go. -Yes, sir. 47:26.928 --> 47:28.221 My king, may I have a moment? 47:28.304 --> 47:31.724 Please, don't ask once again to marry Mychal. 47:31.808 --> 47:33.768 No, my king, I come with a different request. 47:35.395 --> 47:40.316 If I am to be joined with your family, I ask that you grant me time. 47:41.693 --> 47:45.405 Like any good son, I wish my father to be here to bless my union. 47:46.364 --> 47:49.993 But he and my family are still grieving the loss of my brother Nathaneel. 47:50.076 --> 47:51.953 He will be remembered with honor. 47:55.373 --> 47:57.000 More than this, 47:57.083 --> 48:00.545 I know that Mychal and Mirab have different feelings about the marriage. 48:00.628 --> 48:03.840 And they shouldn't be rushed to accept the wisdom of your choice. 48:06.134 --> 48:08.761 And I… I need time 48:09.596 --> 48:12.890 to become a commander and prince worthy of your house. 48:13.975 --> 48:14.976 Hmm. 48:15.059 --> 48:18.896 Your charm worked on Yahir, but I am not so easy. 48:18.980 --> 48:21.858 [sighs] Consider this a compromise. 48:22.358 --> 48:23.610 A middle path. 48:25.194 --> 48:27.655 What I ask for is fair and compassionate. 48:28.698 --> 48:30.325 Surely, a great king is both. 48:32.535 --> 48:33.661 Very well. 48:36.080 --> 48:40.043 For the sake of all, we will take time for the wedding. 48:41.586 --> 48:44.422 Thank you. Thank you, my king. 48:46.799 --> 48:47.884 But know this. 48:50.219 --> 48:53.222 You still have much to learn. Hmm? 49:01.356 --> 49:05.902 It's my mother's, so don't tell anyone. 49:07.862 --> 49:08.905 Perfect. 49:12.533 --> 49:13.951 [knocks on door] 49:18.956 --> 49:20.875 -[whispers] I will let you talk. -Mmm. 49:21.959 --> 49:22.960 Thank you. 49:23.836 --> 49:24.879 Dinah… 49:28.132 --> 49:29.133 Please. 49:36.307 --> 49:42.146 I am truly sorry we could not protect your father, but with his death… 49:43.564 --> 49:45.316 it will not be safe for you to return home. 49:46.442 --> 49:49.779 Without a male heir, other nobles in your tribe will surely claim leadership. 49:49.862 --> 49:51.906 Not a noble man amongst them. 49:51.989 --> 49:53.282 And you would be easy prey. 49:53.366 --> 49:55.118 Not so easy, and they know it. 49:55.201 --> 50:01.040 [chuckles] Dinah, we both know a giant fell to a lesser man. 50:01.791 --> 50:03.501 You must remain here. 50:03.584 --> 50:08.131 The king will quickly tire of my company. He has no duty to me. 50:08.631 --> 50:10.758 To the daughter of a fallen lord, no. 50:11.509 --> 50:12.927 But to the wife of a prince? 50:13.553 --> 50:16.222 I am in no need of your charity, Eshbaal. 50:16.305 --> 50:20.268 [sighs] No, it's… [sighs] …it's more than that. I, uh… 50:23.062 --> 50:24.397 I find you… 50:29.610 --> 50:30.737 intriguing. 50:42.665 --> 50:43.666 You know… 50:46.169 --> 50:48.004 you never defiled me that night. 50:50.673 --> 50:53.676 Drunk, full of the urge. 50:54.385 --> 50:56.804 But you fell asleep at my side. 50:59.140 --> 51:02.310 But your father, that… [scoffs] …that was his entire claim. 51:02.393 --> 51:08.191 Yes, because he believed it happened even though I told him it did not. 51:09.692 --> 51:14.113 You gave him an opportunity to rid himself of me and extort the king. 51:17.033 --> 51:18.075 Eshbaal… 51:19.827 --> 51:21.287 you owe me nothing. 51:26.751 --> 51:27.752 Wait. 51:30.880 --> 51:32.465 We owe it to ourselves then, 51:34.008 --> 51:36.093 to become more than our fathers expected. 51:36.636 --> 51:38.638 Together we can have a second chance. 51:39.680 --> 51:41.098 We marry tomorrow. 51:41.849 --> 51:45.770 Under the circumstances, we need no ceremony. 51:46.687 --> 51:48.272 This is what I offer. 51:57.990 --> 51:59.158 Can I tend to it? 52:01.577 --> 52:03.663 I've just boiled this. It's cleaner. 52:04.205 --> 52:05.581 [chuckles] 52:12.463 --> 52:14.006 It seems to be healing nicely. 52:14.090 --> 52:16.217 Well, it was tended to by an excellent healer. 52:17.510 --> 52:18.511 Tell me. 52:20.304 --> 52:22.682 Wise, yet defiant. 52:24.308 --> 52:26.727 Perhaps not properly yet seen for her value. 52:31.899 --> 52:33.067 Beautiful. 52:36.529 --> 52:38.614 I would like to meet this healer. 52:38.698 --> 52:40.283 -Well, you should. -[chuckles] 52:43.160 --> 52:44.579 Why did you decide to come? 52:46.163 --> 52:50.418 Your brother sent messengers and gifts on your behalf. 52:50.501 --> 52:52.962 -Unrelenting, really. -[sighs] 52:53.796 --> 52:59.135 But in truth, I couldn't stop wondering if you'd recovered. 53:00.553 --> 53:02.555 So, I thought I would see for myself. 53:04.765 --> 53:05.766 Up. 53:16.611 --> 53:17.612 It seems you have. 53:23.659 --> 53:24.827 Mostly. 53:25.995 --> 53:26.996 Not fully. 53:28.915 --> 53:30.750 That will take a great deal of time. 53:35.546 --> 53:40.676 I'm a very slow healer… and I need constant care. 54:06.744 --> 54:10.331 Ah! The ruthless warrior. 54:10.831 --> 54:13.668 [chuckles] I am here for the king. 54:14.335 --> 54:16.587 And what business do you have with the king? 54:16.671 --> 54:21.801 I offer information in exchange for his grace. Now step aside. 54:24.220 --> 54:29.892 You attempted a mutiny on the battlefield, traitor. 54:30.851 --> 54:35.022 Whatever you have to say to the king, you will first say to me. 54:38.275 --> 54:39.276 [scoffs] 54:45.449 --> 54:49.912 My king, Adriel brings important news. 54:49.996 --> 54:52.206 My king, please… 54:53.124 --> 54:57.461 I kneel at your feet to beg of your mercy. 55:00.172 --> 55:01.173 My king. 55:13.686 --> 55:14.729 [shouts] 55:14.812 --> 55:16.147 [gasps, breathing shakily] 55:19.650 --> 55:20.651 Please. 55:22.278 --> 55:25.239 You know well the punishment for traitors. 55:25.322 --> 55:28.034 But what if I had information that would prove my loyalty? 55:28.117 --> 55:29.994 Information of what kind? 55:30.828 --> 55:33.414 [Adriel] I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem. 55:33.998 --> 55:36.333 I know which house he visited. 55:40.087 --> 55:45.134 My king, I know who he anointed. hlehem.