WEBVTT 00:04.547 --> 00:06.507 [Ahinoam] Previously on House of David… 00:06.590 --> 00:09.343 [Saul] When I was young, there were these stones. 00:09.427 --> 00:12.304 Your mother loved them, so I had this made for her. 00:12.930 --> 00:16.726 [Ahinoam] I trust you've checked every corner for scorpions? 00:16.809 --> 00:19.145 We must be careful to crush them. 00:19.228 --> 00:22.857 [Jonathan] If there's love to be found, I must embrace it while I still can. 00:22.940 --> 00:25.192 Jonathan, what are you doing here? Jonath-- 00:26.110 --> 00:27.903 David, I have never been chosen. 00:27.987 --> 00:30.906 I deserve to have a future as much as Mychal. 00:31.407 --> 00:33.200 Please, don't embarrass me. 00:33.284 --> 00:35.119 Tell me, son of Judah. 00:35.202 --> 00:36.746 Does your conscience still drown 00:36.829 --> 00:39.248 in the blood of the innocent family you slaughtered? 00:39.331 --> 00:40.624 Get away, son. Run! [grunts] 00:40.708 --> 00:43.294 Lately, you seem to be fighting more than the enemy. 00:43.377 --> 00:44.712 [grunting] 00:45.755 --> 00:47.006 [villagers chanting] 00:47.089 --> 00:50.301 [Ahinoam] They would crown that boy today if they could. 00:50.384 --> 00:53.679 He is a threat. Why do you refuse to see it? 00:53.763 --> 00:54.805 My king. 00:56.056 --> 00:57.308 David. 00:57.808 --> 01:01.854 I will not marry Mirab. Do what you must. 01:11.238 --> 01:13.282 [harp playing] 01:14.325 --> 01:16.702 [David singing in Hebrew] 01:40.309 --> 01:42.770 [David continues singing] 01:56.200 --> 01:58.202 [singing fades] 02:54.967 --> 02:58.721 [Saul] If David is not grateful for the favor of his king, let him leave. 02:59.305 --> 03:02.558 Banish him back to the hills of Bethlehem. Back to nothing! 03:02.641 --> 03:05.895 And what then? You are the one who put him on this pedestal. 03:05.978 --> 03:09.231 Should he step off, the people will blame you for it, not him. 03:09.315 --> 03:11.233 Ah, my king, your hands are tied. 03:11.317 --> 03:13.235 A king's hands are never tied! 03:13.944 --> 03:15.404 There is another solution. 03:20.284 --> 03:22.494 Close the doors and leave us. 03:22.578 --> 03:24.079 [doors close] 03:24.163 --> 03:25.956 Give David what he wants. 03:28.459 --> 03:29.752 Let him marry Mychal. 03:31.420 --> 03:34.757 But only after he completes one last mission. 03:35.716 --> 03:39.053 One that will prove his worthiness, win her hand. 03:40.554 --> 03:41.931 One he will not survive. 03:44.892 --> 03:47.603 [Abner] My queen, the boy serves this house. 03:47.686 --> 03:49.605 He inspires our people. 03:49.688 --> 03:54.985 Then let them be inspired one last time. 03:59.156 --> 04:02.534 The giant slayer will die a hero at the hands of our enemies. 04:03.494 --> 04:07.623 Leave our nation with a legend they will cherish… 04:09.124 --> 04:10.334 and soon forget. 04:14.129 --> 04:19.134 My king, this plan comes with significant risk should it fail. 04:19.218 --> 04:20.594 Then don't fail, Abner. 04:22.721 --> 04:24.515 But I do care about the boy. 04:25.391 --> 04:26.392 I know. 04:30.521 --> 04:32.940 But David grows more powerful by the day, 04:33.023 --> 04:36.318 and soon you will not be able to contain him. 04:41.031 --> 04:42.157 My king… 04:44.076 --> 04:45.327 my husband. 04:47.955 --> 04:51.625 Heed my words as you always have 04:52.918 --> 04:57.631 for the sake of your throne and the future of our family. 05:00.050 --> 05:02.970 David must die. 05:20.779 --> 05:23.198 [villagers chattering] 05:30.998 --> 05:32.166 [Jonathan grunts] 05:32.249 --> 05:33.917 You make it look harder than it is. 05:34.001 --> 05:36.628 Oh, I confess I don't have much experience. 05:36.712 --> 05:39.882 Mmm. Not a regular part of a prince's duties? 05:40.382 --> 05:43.802 [groans] I can see why you love it here. 05:50.809 --> 05:52.227 [clears throat] 05:59.943 --> 06:00.944 Jonathan? 06:04.323 --> 06:05.699 Why have you come? 06:18.545 --> 06:19.713 [grunts] 06:22.341 --> 06:24.885 -To ask you to marry me. -Jonathan. 06:24.968 --> 06:28.097 I'm sorry about your brother, that I could not protect him. 06:30.099 --> 06:31.934 And you're right. 06:33.185 --> 06:36.688 -I take lives. I-- -It was unfair of me to blame you. 06:38.607 --> 06:41.276 And I know my brother was honored to fight beside you. 06:42.569 --> 06:46.031 But as much as I can understand it, I cannot live your life. 06:46.990 --> 06:48.492 Then we will build our own life. 06:49.910 --> 06:53.122 I love you. You have healed more than my body. 06:55.666 --> 06:59.336 I cannot see my future without you. I-I refuse to. 07:00.045 --> 07:02.089 You're the firstborn prince of Israel. 07:03.423 --> 07:06.260 One day, whether I like it or not, you are going to be king… 07:08.220 --> 07:09.763 and I do not wish to be queen. 07:09.847 --> 07:10.973 -What if I wasn't? -Wasn't what? 07:11.056 --> 07:12.057 Going to be king. 07:13.642 --> 07:14.935 But you are. 07:17.229 --> 07:19.106 There's something I need to tell you. 07:26.071 --> 07:27.072 [knocks on door] 07:27.656 --> 07:29.283 [door opens] 07:31.785 --> 07:33.036 Have you come to gloat? 07:35.205 --> 07:36.498 I came to apologize. 07:40.794 --> 07:42.546 I never intended to hurt you. 07:43.672 --> 07:46.550 You would have to matter to me for your betrayal to hurt. 07:47.968 --> 07:52.264 Besides, my father will probably banish you to Egypt. 07:52.764 --> 07:56.393 Or maybe have you dragged behind a hundred horses 07:56.476 --> 07:58.020 -until you beg for death… -Mirab. 07:58.103 --> 07:59.730 …or make you a eunuch. 07:59.813 --> 08:02.900 Hmm. I like it. I'll recommend it to him myself. 08:02.983 --> 08:06.361 -I wish I could explain to you why. -There is nothing for you to explain. 08:06.445 --> 08:07.988 We had a public arrangement. 08:08.071 --> 08:11.533 An arrangement is no reason to marry. It isn't fair to either of us. 08:11.617 --> 08:13.660 Do not talk to me about what is fair. 08:19.499 --> 08:21.460 I only ever asked you for one thing. 08:22.669 --> 08:25.380 One, do not embarrass me. 08:26.590 --> 08:29.468 And now it appears you have embarrassed us both. 08:32.012 --> 08:35.557 You defied the man who made you famous because you want what you want, 08:35.641 --> 08:37.559 and you do not care who you hurt. 08:37.643 --> 08:40.938 And now, you will face the consequences. 08:43.774 --> 08:47.402 Goodbye, David. You will not be missed. 08:49.446 --> 08:50.447 [sighs] 08:54.409 --> 08:58.163 Samuel anointed David, a shepherd, 08:59.373 --> 09:00.916 to be the next king of Israel? 09:01.792 --> 09:02.793 Yes. 09:03.460 --> 09:05.587 And your father does not know this? 09:06.129 --> 09:07.172 No. 09:07.256 --> 09:08.590 So if he finds out… 09:10.550 --> 09:12.177 [sighs] What about Mychal, does she know? 09:12.261 --> 09:15.347 Only me. And, uh, well, now you. 09:15.430 --> 09:17.641 I should have told you I am not good at lying. 09:18.392 --> 09:19.393 Sorry. 09:25.857 --> 09:27.442 Why are you telling me this? 09:29.736 --> 09:31.697 Because God has a design. 09:34.074 --> 09:36.743 And it is clear it does not involve me becoming king. 09:37.995 --> 09:38.996 I'm sorry. 09:42.958 --> 09:49.256 No. I've spent my entire life watching other men discover their destinies… 09:51.425 --> 09:55.053 while mine laid before me, already written in stone. 09:58.056 --> 09:59.808 Now God has chosen David, 10:00.934 --> 10:04.021 and somehow, I feel… 10:06.773 --> 10:07.899 relief. 10:09.985 --> 10:11.153 In truth, I feel free. 10:12.112 --> 10:15.615 Perhaps for the first time in my life. 10:19.786 --> 10:23.832 But I do not need to search for passion… 10:26.877 --> 10:29.671 because it walked into my life and it found me. 10:34.634 --> 10:35.635 So, marry me? 10:38.513 --> 10:39.639 When? 10:40.640 --> 10:42.976 -Today. Here. -[chuckles] 10:43.727 --> 10:46.021 Only in the presence of God and your kin. 10:49.191 --> 10:50.859 All I desire is here. 11:02.621 --> 11:05.499 Do you know the turmoil you have caused in this house? 11:06.833 --> 11:08.335 Speak the truth to me. 11:08.835 --> 11:12.339 You refuse to marry Mirab because of your love for Mychal, yes? 11:13.382 --> 11:14.549 Yes. 11:14.633 --> 11:20.013 And you would do anything for this love? You would die for it? 11:22.682 --> 11:23.683 I would. 11:25.602 --> 11:30.315 I married for love when I was not much older than you. 11:30.399 --> 11:32.317 Well, then you must understand. 11:33.151 --> 11:36.738 I do. And I am willing to compromise. 11:38.657 --> 11:42.953 I will allow you to marry Mychal because I know you love her. 11:43.912 --> 11:49.334 But, first, you must prove your devotion to me. 11:50.419 --> 11:51.420 Anything. 11:55.006 --> 11:57.092 I will fight any battle for you. 11:57.926 --> 12:00.262 The Philistine Forge at Gath. 12:01.847 --> 12:03.682 Where they were crafting weapons of iron? 12:03.765 --> 12:06.560 You must destroy it, burn it to the ground. 12:07.352 --> 12:08.520 Consider it done. 12:08.603 --> 12:11.815 It will not be easy. It is fortified and elevated, 12:11.898 --> 12:14.734 they will see your army from a long distance away. 12:14.818 --> 12:18.655 Well, then I will take only my finest men. 12:18.738 --> 12:20.532 You will do more than that. 12:23.577 --> 12:26.329 They have raided my villages, murdered my people. 12:27.747 --> 12:28.748 In return… 12:31.418 --> 12:37.382 you will personally kill 100 Philistines and bring me their foreskins. 12:37.466 --> 12:41.011 This will make you worthy of my daughter's hand. 12:42.179 --> 12:46.516 My king, I would kill 1,000 if it meant I could be with Mychal. 12:47.934 --> 12:49.519 Then may God be with you. 12:51.980 --> 12:53.148 But, David… 12:56.526 --> 13:00.238 love is one thing. Loyalty is another. 13:00.322 --> 13:02.365 You will speak of this to no one. 13:04.159 --> 13:05.535 Especially Mychal. 13:07.829 --> 13:09.164 I will not disappoint you. 13:12.375 --> 13:13.502 Thank you. 13:21.593 --> 13:22.761 David? 13:24.971 --> 13:26.473 Before you go… 13:34.731 --> 13:35.941 will you play for me? 13:36.691 --> 13:40.153 [harp playing] 13:43.323 --> 13:45.659 [no audible dialogue] 13:57.420 --> 14:01.466 [Hiram] Jonathan, son of Saul, 14:03.009 --> 14:05.470 today you have honored our family… 14:08.598 --> 14:11.393 -as you join our houses… -[David singing in Hebrew] 14:11.476 --> 14:16.022 …and take my granddaughter, Sara, as your wife. 14:26.283 --> 14:28.451 [singing continues] 14:56.229 --> 14:58.440 [wedding guests cheering] 15:23.214 --> 15:24.841 As beautiful as ever. 15:34.184 --> 15:35.644 God go with you, son. 15:51.326 --> 15:52.786 [Mychal] It was foolish what you did. 15:53.703 --> 15:54.704 And brave. 15:56.081 --> 15:57.999 [stammers] Mostly foolish. 15:58.083 --> 15:59.084 Ah. 16:01.086 --> 16:02.754 Mychal, can I ask you a question? 16:03.463 --> 16:04.464 Mm-hmm. 16:05.256 --> 16:09.135 If we could still marry, would you? 16:10.512 --> 16:14.224 David. [stammers] We've talked about this. We can't. 16:14.307 --> 16:15.308 If we could. 16:16.935 --> 16:20.105 Why are you asking me this? Why now? 16:20.689 --> 16:23.983 If I could say more, I would, but all I need is a simple yes or no. 16:25.652 --> 16:27.946 Mmm. Yes. 16:28.571 --> 16:30.740 But, David, that doesn't change the situation. 16:30.824 --> 16:33.827 Please just trust me. I will be back. 16:33.910 --> 16:34.994 -Back? -Yes. 16:35.578 --> 16:37.330 -Back? Back from where? -I will be back. 16:37.831 --> 16:38.832 David. 16:42.335 --> 16:45.880 Where else in my kingdom can I drink wine like this? 16:45.964 --> 16:47.799 Mmm. [smacks lips] 16:51.219 --> 16:52.929 It is decidedly strong. 16:53.012 --> 16:55.640 Mmm. Strength knows strength. 16:57.475 --> 17:02.439 [sighs] I'm afraid to ask what it is made from. 17:02.522 --> 17:03.982 Best you don't. 17:11.281 --> 17:12.824 [grunts, sighs] 17:13.742 --> 17:16.244 Surely Samuel is not still in your head? 17:17.871 --> 17:19.414 Like a termite. 17:21.374 --> 17:24.794 We have each suffered from pestilence. 17:26.337 --> 17:29.257 But I turn my blade on my enemies, not myself. 17:30.341 --> 17:32.343 That is how I was freed from this. 17:33.386 --> 17:37.640 So, if God no longer troubles you, 17:38.600 --> 17:39.809 what is it? 17:44.272 --> 17:46.941 [scoffs] David. 17:48.902 --> 17:52.489 [Saul sighs, chuckles] 17:53.072 --> 17:55.950 I would ask how you knew that. [chuckles] 17:56.034 --> 17:57.452 I listen, I observe. 17:57.535 --> 17:58.578 [Saul] Mmm. 17:58.661 --> 18:01.289 But I will tell you a story. 18:01.956 --> 18:03.792 I knew a man once. 18:05.293 --> 18:08.713 He kept a tiger, magnificent creature. 18:09.506 --> 18:15.053 He fed it by hand only the finest meat, and the tiger loved him for that, 18:15.762 --> 18:17.013 until one day, 18:17.514 --> 18:20.725 it decided it had a taste for something, uh… 18:23.019 --> 18:24.020 richer. 18:26.147 --> 18:28.566 Time came, the tiger had to go. 18:31.903 --> 18:33.571 And you have friends? 18:34.155 --> 18:35.907 A great many friends. 18:35.990 --> 18:36.991 In Philistia? 18:40.537 --> 18:41.538 Philistia? 18:42.413 --> 18:45.083 I listen as well. I observe. 18:52.757 --> 18:54.175 Send them a message. 18:57.053 --> 19:00.557 But, Doeg, remember who you serve. 19:08.982 --> 19:10.608 Always, my king. 19:18.491 --> 19:20.243 [grunting] 19:24.706 --> 19:26.374 [witch] Does your conscience still drown 19:26.457 --> 19:28.751 in the blood of the innocent family you slaughtered? 19:29.878 --> 19:33.798 [Tobiah] Eliab, tell him. You know me. Merciful God, please. 19:34.382 --> 19:35.383 Eliab, tell him. 19:35.466 --> 19:38.094 [groans, panting] 19:40.889 --> 19:44.392 [grunting] 19:45.727 --> 19:49.022 So, you're going to kill your way to the throne, is that it? 19:49.105 --> 19:50.189 Keep your voice down. 19:52.442 --> 19:53.902 These are our enemies, Eliab. 19:54.485 --> 19:56.279 [grunts, pants] 19:59.115 --> 20:01.367 I'm starting to question what that even means. 20:01.451 --> 20:03.161 No. You're staying. 20:05.204 --> 20:06.414 Really? 20:08.458 --> 20:12.545 You're going to fight without me? Do you have a death wish? 20:13.463 --> 20:15.590 No. But you do. 20:17.425 --> 20:19.844 I see the way you fight out there every battle. 20:20.595 --> 20:22.639 You don't listen to orders or reason. 20:22.722 --> 20:24.849 You put everyone's lives around you at risk. 20:24.933 --> 20:27.644 You're the one who's going to get yourself killed, brother. 20:27.727 --> 20:29.228 [sighs] 20:30.188 --> 20:31.356 But not on my command. 20:32.190 --> 20:34.400 [breathing heavily] 20:37.695 --> 20:39.697 [chattering] 20:51.793 --> 20:54.504 [Abinadab] David, where is Eliab? 20:55.880 --> 20:57.173 Eliab's not coming. 20:57.256 --> 20:58.257 -No? -[Uriah] David? 20:59.133 --> 21:00.134 Uriah. 21:01.427 --> 21:02.762 May I see your sword? 21:04.722 --> 21:05.723 All right. 21:09.185 --> 21:14.232 For you, commander, freshly forged of iron by our new blacksmith. 21:15.233 --> 21:16.859 -Wow. -All yours. 21:21.739 --> 21:24.325 Very nice. Thank you, Uriah. 21:25.118 --> 21:26.619 Let's go put it to good use. 21:36.462 --> 21:37.463 Let's ride. 23:00.421 --> 23:02.006 [inhales deeply] 23:08.054 --> 23:12.558 [Achish praying] 23:13.184 --> 23:15.728 My king. A message. 23:16.771 --> 23:17.772 From where? 23:18.940 --> 23:19.941 Israel. 23:39.001 --> 23:40.545 Where are you, my king? 23:42.130 --> 23:43.172 Hmm? 23:43.256 --> 23:44.966 Because you are not here with me. 23:47.510 --> 23:48.511 I am. 23:51.389 --> 23:53.516 -I am here. -[chuckles] 23:54.183 --> 23:56.394 There's no place I would rather be. 23:57.645 --> 23:59.438 May I ask you a favor? 23:59.522 --> 24:00.606 Mm-hmm. 24:02.108 --> 24:07.947 When David marries Mychal, it will be such a grand event. 24:10.616 --> 24:12.118 Will you allow me to attend? 24:13.953 --> 24:17.832 Not as a servant, but as a guest. 24:21.127 --> 24:22.128 My dear… 24:24.255 --> 24:27.216 that would create quite a stir in this household. 24:30.178 --> 24:34.682 Yes. [chuckles] Of course. I understand. 24:37.226 --> 24:38.227 Mmm. 24:48.029 --> 24:49.739 [Saul] Kezia. [sighs] 24:52.033 --> 24:54.744 [sighs] My sweet. 24:56.704 --> 24:59.040 I shall find a way to make it up to you. 25:02.668 --> 25:05.504 For bringing your light into my life. 25:08.216 --> 25:09.508 [Kezia] Mm-hmm. 25:10.009 --> 25:12.345 [kissing] 25:12.929 --> 25:14.055 [Kezia chuckles] Mmm. 25:19.435 --> 25:23.564 Don't get up. Stay down there by my husband's feet. 25:26.943 --> 25:28.569 What is it you want, Ahinoam? 25:31.197 --> 25:33.074 Our son has returned… 25:35.534 --> 25:36.535 with news. 25:40.081 --> 25:41.499 -[chuckles] -Yeah? 25:41.582 --> 25:42.667 Yes. 25:42.750 --> 25:44.585 Here he comes. [sighs] 25:45.086 --> 25:46.170 In his nightgown? 25:46.254 --> 25:47.797 -[Saul] Jonathan? -Good to see you. 25:47.880 --> 25:49.382 -Yes. -Father. 25:52.843 --> 25:54.053 We have some news. 25:57.056 --> 25:58.808 You're getting married, aren't you? 26:02.436 --> 26:03.437 No. [chuckles] 26:06.107 --> 26:07.108 We are married. 26:08.776 --> 26:10.069 What? When? 26:11.279 --> 26:13.155 Of course you are. [scoffs] 26:13.239 --> 26:15.533 Jonathan, congratulations. 26:26.752 --> 26:27.753 Hmm. 26:27.837 --> 26:31.841 Our future king has found his beautiful queen. [laughing] 26:33.134 --> 26:34.927 [Abner] But the union is not valid. 26:35.011 --> 26:37.888 [Saul] Then we will make it valid. 26:38.723 --> 26:41.350 This calls for a feast. 26:41.434 --> 26:42.643 [chuckles] 26:43.602 --> 26:46.230 [chattering] 26:56.699 --> 26:57.700 More. 27:00.077 --> 27:02.788 -[kisses] Aw. -[speaks indistinctly] 27:02.872 --> 27:04.498 [speaks indistinctly, kissing] 27:08.794 --> 27:10.421 Look at them. See? 27:12.465 --> 27:16.844 They're trying so hard to look happy. [laughing] 27:18.346 --> 27:19.430 It's really sad. 27:24.477 --> 27:26.771 What's spinning in that little head of yours, sister? 27:27.563 --> 27:28.856 It's nice, you know? 27:30.107 --> 27:32.401 After everything, they-they love each other, 27:32.485 --> 27:34.612 and they-they found a way to be together. 27:36.614 --> 27:38.532 Forgive me, angels. 27:47.041 --> 27:48.042 Would you excuse me? 27:49.168 --> 27:50.252 I'll be back. 27:54.757 --> 27:55.758 Mother. 27:58.594 --> 27:59.720 [sighs] 27:59.804 --> 28:02.098 I know this isn't what you envisioned for me. 28:06.227 --> 28:08.938 But I love her. Deeply. 28:10.815 --> 28:14.110 And I feel it in my spirit. 28:15.945 --> 28:17.822 This is what God had intended for me. 28:20.408 --> 28:22.952 Well, if you truly love her, 28:23.035 --> 28:26.747 then how could I not be happy? [chuckles] 28:28.541 --> 28:30.251 [kisses] 28:30.334 --> 28:32.378 -My boy. [chuckles] -[chuckles] 28:35.714 --> 28:36.799 Go enjoy yourself. 28:51.272 --> 28:55.151 [horse whinnies] 28:55.234 --> 28:58.696 [groans] How are we supposed to fight on half rations, huh? 28:59.572 --> 29:01.740 There are never enough rations for you, my friend. 29:01.824 --> 29:02.825 [Oaz chuckles] 29:04.785 --> 29:05.786 Yes, David. 29:06.287 --> 29:10.458 David, why do we always have to leave the palace? Where are we going now? 29:11.250 --> 29:13.502 We are going to destroy an iron forge near Gath. 29:13.586 --> 29:14.879 Why only 30 of us? 29:15.546 --> 29:17.214 [David] It's high and fortified. 29:17.298 --> 29:21.469 And sometimes I feel I can do more with my best men than an army of a thousand. 29:21.552 --> 29:25.264 -Yeah. Best men. That's why I'm here. -[chuckles] 29:25.973 --> 29:27.766 [Uriah] You're here 'cause you're his brother. 29:29.059 --> 29:32.188 So, Uriah, you've traveled much, haven't you? 29:32.271 --> 29:34.523 I have. I am a Hittite. 29:35.274 --> 29:37.359 I came here through Egypt as a boy to trade. 29:37.443 --> 29:38.736 Oh, you've been to Egypt? 29:38.819 --> 29:41.572 Mmm. Yes. Yes, and the great sea, Abinadab. 29:41.655 --> 29:43.699 Hey, tell me about the women in Egypt. 29:43.782 --> 29:45.784 They're not as beautiful as the women here. 29:45.868 --> 29:46.869 -Ah. -Ah. [chuckles] 29:46.952 --> 29:51.415 So why did you decide to stay, Uriah? In Israel. 29:52.875 --> 29:56.879 'Cause our gods were made of stone. And your god is real. 30:12.853 --> 30:16.815 Thank you for your generosity. I am honored to join your family. 30:19.193 --> 30:21.195 I have never seen this look on his face. 30:25.074 --> 30:26.242 The honor is ours. 30:28.702 --> 30:30.120 [Mirab shushes] 30:30.204 --> 30:36.001 I want to make a toast to my beloved brother, Jonathan, 30:36.085 --> 30:40.923 who made the brave and admirable choice to marry for love. 30:44.301 --> 30:45.844 [laughs] 30:46.679 --> 30:50.724 Brother, I hope it is everything they say it is. 30:51.725 --> 30:54.645 Endless joy. [laughs] 30:54.728 --> 30:57.690 And unwavering devotion. 30:59.692 --> 31:01.485 I hope it's worth the risk. 31:04.405 --> 31:07.116 So, to the prince. 31:07.199 --> 31:09.285 [all] To the prince. 31:11.954 --> 31:13.872 [laughing] 31:18.377 --> 31:20.212 I'm starting to regret giving up wine myself. 31:20.296 --> 31:21.297 [Dinah chuckles] 31:29.888 --> 31:31.098 Mirab. Mirab, look. 31:33.517 --> 31:36.770 [Mirab] Well, seems someone is working her way up. 31:37.938 --> 31:39.773 We all serve at the pleasure of the king. 31:41.233 --> 31:42.359 Some more than others. 31:42.901 --> 31:44.945 [both giggle] 31:55.998 --> 31:56.999 [clears throat] 32:08.469 --> 32:13.223 You invited your concubine to our son's celebration? 32:14.099 --> 32:16.268 No. I didn't. 32:17.144 --> 32:21.148 Then order her out. Now. 32:35.371 --> 32:36.455 Kezia. 32:41.335 --> 32:43.545 I understand you are the one responsible 32:43.629 --> 32:46.548 for bringing my son and his beautiful wife together. 32:47.132 --> 32:50.636 Yes, my king. She is a great healer. 32:52.596 --> 32:54.056 Indeed. 32:55.140 --> 32:57.976 Then it is you we should be thanking for all of this. 32:59.728 --> 33:01.647 Once a servant… 33:04.108 --> 33:05.693 now she's an honored guest. 33:10.030 --> 33:11.031 Please join us. 33:11.657 --> 33:12.658 A seat. 33:39.518 --> 33:40.686 She has no shame. 33:43.188 --> 33:46.150 -Lehayim. -[all] Lehayim! 33:48.610 --> 33:50.320 She's wearing Mother's necklace. 33:51.155 --> 33:53.282 -I think it looks good on her. -Eshbaal. 33:53.365 --> 33:54.742 Don't blame the servant. 33:54.825 --> 33:56.994 She's doing what she must. She's surviving. 33:58.036 --> 34:00.289 Honestly, I'm-I'm impressed. 34:00.789 --> 34:03.834 No, she must be manipulating him somehow. 34:03.917 --> 34:06.253 -Mychal, stop. [sighs] -Stop what? 34:06.962 --> 34:08.714 Stop defending him. 34:08.797 --> 34:10.466 I'm not defending him. 34:10.549 --> 34:12.843 You think we don't know what is happening? 34:13.677 --> 34:15.554 Why they called off my wedding? 34:15.637 --> 34:17.181 No, I had nothing to do with that. 34:17.264 --> 34:20.434 -You know that. -[scoffs] Of course you didn't. 34:20.517 --> 34:22.728 -Mirab, I swear that it was not-- -Don't. Please don't! 34:22.811 --> 34:24.605 Stop it. Don't bother. 34:24.688 --> 34:29.026 I don't care. I really don't. I… [sighs] 34:30.110 --> 34:32.154 And I don't know why I ever listened to you. 34:33.197 --> 34:34.323 -Mirab, wait! -[Mychal] Mirab. 34:34.406 --> 34:35.407 Okay, I'll go. 34:58.096 --> 34:59.556 What do you think, commander? 35:01.266 --> 35:03.560 Half a dozen guards, likely more within. 35:04.144 --> 35:05.395 A number we can handle. 35:05.479 --> 35:08.106 And yet far fewer than a target like this deserves. 35:10.734 --> 35:12.069 Take your positions. 35:23.914 --> 35:25.332 -[grunting] -[blade slashing] 35:43.809 --> 35:45.811 [breathing shakily] 35:56.905 --> 36:00.075 How long do you think it will take them to forget all about me? 36:02.953 --> 36:04.246 That is not possible. 36:05.747 --> 36:07.165 [Mirab] Tell me something. 36:10.752 --> 36:13.922 What is it about me that makes me so unchoosable? 36:17.134 --> 36:19.344 Because that's what life has taught me. 36:20.429 --> 36:22.681 Again and again. [breathes shakily] 36:26.393 --> 36:27.644 Why did I try? 36:31.189 --> 36:33.442 Everybody else gets what they want. 36:35.027 --> 36:38.196 Even Eshbaal and you. 36:39.156 --> 36:41.783 You didn't even want to get married. 36:42.868 --> 36:43.952 Here you are. 36:47.873 --> 36:50.125 [breathes shakily] 36:51.001 --> 36:53.754 Come away from there. You're shivering. Come. 36:54.421 --> 36:55.422 Mirab. 36:58.759 --> 36:59.760 Come. 37:02.262 --> 37:03.263 Come. 37:03.972 --> 37:08.644 I have already mourned my father. Please don't make me mourn you too. 37:17.069 --> 37:18.487 [breathing shakily] 37:21.365 --> 37:22.366 [Dinah sighs] 37:26.370 --> 37:27.704 I'm sorry. 37:31.750 --> 37:33.919 I'm so tired. [breathing shakily] 37:41.760 --> 37:43.428 [chattering] 37:47.391 --> 37:48.767 -[Eliab] I need a drink. -Ah, Eliab. 37:48.850 --> 37:50.811 -[Eliab] My prince. Eshbaal. -Ah. Welcome. 37:50.894 --> 37:53.730 -I'd like to congratulate your brother. -Ah, yes. To both of them. 37:54.773 --> 37:55.941 Something is wrong. 37:56.024 --> 37:57.985 Why are you not with David? 37:58.777 --> 38:00.153 Abner did not send me. 38:00.946 --> 38:03.532 [speaking indistinctly, chuckling] 38:04.783 --> 38:07.577 Why would father send him off without any of his men? 38:10.956 --> 38:11.957 Joab? 38:14.251 --> 38:15.252 Leave it with me. 38:33.020 --> 38:34.021 Joab. 38:37.733 --> 38:39.776 [Joab] Is this a bat? 38:39.860 --> 38:40.861 [Doeg] It was. 38:41.778 --> 38:43.655 And where do you keep your pigeons? 38:46.992 --> 38:48.285 [sighs] 38:49.703 --> 38:50.704 I saw you. 38:54.416 --> 38:56.918 I was simply freeing one of my birds. 38:57.419 --> 38:59.421 Sometimes I spare one. 38:59.504 --> 39:02.799 It makes me feel less, uh, heathen. 39:03.341 --> 39:04.718 [grunts, shouts] 39:06.178 --> 39:10.182 Steady now. Let's not do something we will come to regret. 39:10.265 --> 39:13.560 You sent a note just as David left the palace. 39:13.643 --> 39:15.937 To who, and what about? 39:16.021 --> 39:21.359 [chuckles] Knowing will only drag you into something you are best not to understand. 39:22.402 --> 39:24.321 [gasps, grunts] 39:29.451 --> 39:31.703 Tell me now, Edomite. 39:32.537 --> 39:35.957 I know you hold a candle for Princess Mychal. 39:37.167 --> 39:41.046 Allow events to unfold as they will, 39:42.714 --> 39:44.966 and you will come to thank me in the end. 39:48.970 --> 39:51.056 Did you tell David he could marry me? 39:52.015 --> 39:53.725 Lower your voice, Mychal. 39:53.809 --> 39:54.935 Did you? 39:56.186 --> 39:57.270 I did. 39:59.189 --> 40:01.650 He is first proving his worth. 40:01.733 --> 40:05.904 Proving his worth? A-After everything he's done? 40:05.987 --> 40:07.823 Mind your tongue, Mychal. 40:07.906 --> 40:11.159 Why must you always hurt the ones most loyal to you? 40:12.327 --> 40:15.205 Yes, David loves me, but he also loves you. 40:15.997 --> 40:17.749 He would do anything for you. 40:17.833 --> 40:19.251 And… [sniffles] 40:20.293 --> 40:21.461 …where is he? 40:22.587 --> 40:24.214 Father, where have you sent him? 40:28.677 --> 40:29.678 [David] Let's go! 40:37.018 --> 40:38.311 [knocks on door] 40:38.979 --> 40:41.982 [Sara kisses, clears throat] 40:42.065 --> 40:44.776 -Yes? -My prince. Apologies. 40:44.860 --> 40:46.069 Joab. 40:46.153 --> 40:49.865 It is about David. I believe he is in trouble. 40:51.283 --> 40:52.284 Go. 40:56.872 --> 40:58.915 [all panting] 41:02.210 --> 41:03.503 [coughs] 41:05.505 --> 41:09.426 It's hard to breathe. Something's not right here. 41:10.302 --> 41:11.303 Check the guards. 41:12.470 --> 41:15.849 If only the guards remain, why is the fire still burning? 41:16.433 --> 41:17.601 I don't know. 41:17.684 --> 41:19.811 -Wait! It's a trap! -[grunts] 41:20.979 --> 41:22.355 -[David] Take cover! -[grunts] 41:28.945 --> 41:30.697 Burn them alive. 41:30.780 --> 41:32.240 [guards groan] 41:35.994 --> 41:37.412 [Ahinoam] Leaving so soon? 41:40.290 --> 41:41.541 My queen. 41:42.709 --> 41:44.044 I was not feeling well. 41:44.836 --> 41:45.837 Oh. 41:47.088 --> 41:48.423 That is a shame. 41:50.217 --> 41:52.385 You seemed to be enjoying yourself. 41:53.303 --> 41:54.721 Putting on quite… 41:57.891 --> 41:59.392 the display. 42:14.574 --> 42:16.534 He will grow tired of you. 42:18.578 --> 42:19.579 What then? 42:21.998 --> 42:24.876 Perhaps it is you he grows tired of. 42:27.587 --> 42:28.588 [grunts] 42:43.812 --> 42:45.063 [grunting] 42:46.606 --> 42:49.109 [groans] They closed all the exits. 42:49.192 --> 42:52.862 Move! They knew we were coming. We've been betrayed. 42:52.946 --> 42:55.031 We're going to burn alive in here, commander. 42:56.408 --> 42:57.784 [panting] 42:59.035 --> 43:01.162 Help me move the jars to the door! [grunts] 43:01.246 --> 43:02.539 But that's our only way out! 43:03.748 --> 43:05.166 -David. -I know. 43:05.750 --> 43:07.460 We fight fire with fire. 43:07.544 --> 43:12.590 -[grunting] -Push! Push! Push! Push! 43:18.638 --> 43:20.932 -Brothers, it is me they are after. -[Uriah] They're coming. 43:21.558 --> 43:25.145 [David] If we survive this, I will draw them to the front gate. 43:25.228 --> 43:27.147 Then scatter and save yourselves. 43:28.148 --> 43:30.400 -Ready? -[Oaz] Yes, David. 43:38.700 --> 43:43.288 [guards, soldiers shouting, grunting] Go! Move! Move! Split up! 43:45.582 --> 43:47.417 -[grunting] -[metal clanging] 43:47.500 --> 43:48.752 -[blade slashes] -[body thuds] 43:48.835 --> 43:53.089 [soldiers] There he is! Over here! Kill David! Get him! 43:53.173 --> 43:55.008 [grunting] 44:13.276 --> 44:14.903 [shouts] 44:14.986 --> 44:16.780 [grunting] 44:20.200 --> 44:22.452 [coughs] 44:24.037 --> 44:25.622 [groans] 44:25.705 --> 44:27.707 [panting] 44:44.349 --> 44:45.350 Seize him! 44:47.727 --> 44:49.104 [grunting] 44:49.771 --> 44:52.857 -[grunting] -Dagonor, wait! Dagonor! 45:03.910 --> 45:05.954 [metal clanging] 45:10.250 --> 45:11.501 [Dagonor] Stand down. 45:13.211 --> 45:15.046 I will finish him myself. 45:15.880 --> 45:17.382 [chuckles] 45:29.310 --> 45:31.146 [grunting] 45:34.441 --> 45:35.608 [laughs] 45:37.986 --> 45:39.612 [grunting continues] 45:59.382 --> 46:00.717 Should I help him? 46:00.800 --> 46:01.801 No. 46:03.094 --> 46:04.345 Let the gods decide. 46:18.568 --> 46:20.069 [David groans] 46:20.153 --> 46:21.362 [grunts] 46:30.121 --> 46:31.915 [Azor] My king, let me finish this. 46:37.003 --> 46:38.922 [Achish] Hashem? The name? 46:39.005 --> 46:42.050 -The god of gods. -Is he? And there can be no other? 46:42.133 --> 46:43.468 We need no other. 46:46.054 --> 46:48.097 My king. He's only one man. 46:49.724 --> 46:53.102 But their god is now with him, not with Saul. 46:54.062 --> 46:57.065 Giant slayer! Your king betrayed you! 46:58.733 --> 47:00.401 Why do you fight for him? 47:02.904 --> 47:04.739 Seize him! All of you! 47:05.698 --> 47:07.450 [screams] 47:08.034 --> 47:11.412 -[soldiers screaming] -[horses neighing] 47:29.138 --> 47:31.349 [Achish] Captain. Signal retreat. 47:31.432 --> 47:32.517 [exclaims] 47:32.600 --> 47:34.769 [grunting] 47:36.312 --> 47:38.314 Fall back! Retreat! 47:38.398 --> 47:40.733 -[grunts] -[soldiers] Fall back! Retreat! 47:42.068 --> 47:45.071 Retreating! They're retreating! 48:02.839 --> 48:05.258 [horn blowing] 48:16.394 --> 48:18.396 [villagers murmuring] 48:44.631 --> 48:45.840 [David] My king. 48:49.677 --> 48:51.262 The Philistine Forge is no more. 48:52.639 --> 48:54.599 Burned to the ground as promised. 48:55.308 --> 48:59.562 But we suffered many losses because they knew we were coming. 48:59.646 --> 49:01.731 Someone in this house has betrayed us. 49:02.523 --> 49:03.983 [Saul] And the Philistines? 49:04.901 --> 49:07.445 Did you slay 100 as I commanded? 49:07.528 --> 49:08.696 No. 49:12.033 --> 49:13.576 I slayed 200. 49:15.787 --> 49:17.163 It is true. 49:17.246 --> 49:20.583 I will have Mychal's hand in marriage, 49:20.667 --> 49:23.044 and I expect your announcement tomorrow. 49:24.337 --> 49:27.632 It will be done as promised. 49:31.928 --> 49:33.513 [inhales sharply, sighs] 49:44.732 --> 49:47.068 Where is my wife? [breathes shakily] 49:58.538 --> 49:59.539 David? 50:00.623 --> 50:03.126 -David. David. -[groans] 50:03.209 --> 50:05.336 [grunts] David. 50:06.254 --> 50:10.383 [sighs] David. 50:11.175 --> 50:12.927 -[gasps] What happened? -Mychal. 50:13.010 --> 50:14.762 -[panting] -Mychal. 50:16.347 --> 50:17.348 Marry me. 50:21.477 --> 50:23.938 Yes. Yes. 50:41.122 --> 50:42.248 [Saul sighs] 50:43.541 --> 50:45.084 The plan was sound. 50:45.168 --> 50:47.211 You have made him more powerful than ever! 50:47.295 --> 50:51.716 No. You have done that yourself, despite my warnings. 50:52.300 --> 50:54.719 I see it now. [breathing shakily] 50:56.763 --> 50:58.139 It is so clear to me. 50:59.140 --> 51:00.975 You are my curse. 51:03.895 --> 51:05.104 Curse? 51:06.063 --> 51:08.232 Everything I have done, I have done for you. 51:09.192 --> 51:13.112 I brought a priestess into our home to save you. 51:13.196 --> 51:17.825 I banished my own son to protect you. 51:17.909 --> 51:21.704 You are a vile woman. Your every word is darkness! 51:21.788 --> 51:25.249 And you are a weak and insecure man 51:25.333 --> 51:28.252 who needs a servant girl to make him feel like a king! 51:28.336 --> 51:32.465 May God forgive me for ever listening to a single word you have said! 51:32.548 --> 51:34.008 [items clattering] 51:35.176 --> 51:39.096 God? You don't worship God. 51:39.931 --> 51:43.935 You worship yourself. And we are the ones judged for it. 51:44.435 --> 51:46.979 I see why you cling to that shepherd boy. 51:47.939 --> 51:50.691 Because deep in your heart, you know the truth, 51:50.775 --> 51:53.736 the same truth that Samuel spoke. 51:53.820 --> 51:59.033 The words that made the king of Israel cower and sob in his bed. 52:00.117 --> 52:05.289 You asked why I put the crown on Eshbaal's head, that's why. 52:07.542 --> 52:10.169 Your reign is over, Saul. 52:12.672 --> 52:14.382 God has given up on you. 52:14.465 --> 52:17.260 [screaming] 52:17.343 --> 52:19.178 [items clattering] 52:19.262 --> 52:20.346 Ahinoam! 52:22.348 --> 52:23.349 Attend to the king. 52:24.976 --> 52:26.102 Get away from me! 52:26.185 --> 52:27.520 [panting] 52:29.313 --> 52:30.940 -Mother? -[screaming] 52:31.023 --> 52:33.109 -[groaning] Come here, Eshbaal! -[screams, gasps] 52:33.192 --> 52:34.569 And I want you out! 52:35.194 --> 52:37.196 -I want you out of my sight! -Father, stop! Stop it! 52:37.280 --> 52:39.490 -[Ahinoam screaming] -Stop it, Father! Stop it! Stop! 52:39.574 --> 52:41.993 -Stop it, Father! Are you mad? -Get away from me! 52:42.076 --> 52:43.452 -[yelps] -I want you out! 52:44.912 --> 52:46.956 Out! Out of my life. 52:47.039 --> 52:48.624 -You are my traitor. -Stop! 52:48.708 --> 52:50.167 -[screams] -[Mirab] Stop it! 52:50.251 --> 52:51.419 Stop, Father! 52:51.502 --> 52:55.840 Out! I want you out of this house! 52:57.675 --> 52:59.176 All is over! 52:59.844 --> 53:01.470 -[grunts] -[screams, grunts] 53:18.487 --> 53:24.118 You have blasphemed against God, and disgraced my kingdom! 53:25.870 --> 53:27.371 You are banished! 53:57.610 --> 53:59.278 Now you know how it feels… 54:02.740 --> 54:04.951 to be betrayed by those who claim to love you. 54:08.496 --> 54:09.497 [kisses] 54:27.139 --> 54:29.600 [Mirab crying] by those who claim to love you.