WEBVTT 00:15.474 --> 00:17.559 Previously on House of David. 00:17.643 --> 00:19.228 As a reward for your bravery, 00:19.311 --> 00:22.314 I give you command of a thousand men! 00:26.902 --> 00:28.987 We are worthy. We always have been. 00:29.071 --> 00:32.282 And if you truly believed that, what would you ask for? 00:32.366 --> 00:36.620 I offer you my beautiful daughter in marriage. 00:36.703 --> 00:37.788 Mirab. 00:39.122 --> 00:40.624 You shamed my daughter. 00:40.707 --> 00:42.084 Did you defile this man's daughter? 00:42.167 --> 00:43.752 I mean, probably, I... Uh... 00:43.836 --> 00:45.504 I choose to banish my son. 00:45.587 --> 00:47.714 He can never return without paying his debt. 00:48.382 --> 00:50.384 I would use dark magic. 00:50.467 --> 00:51.718 He will not change the law. 00:51.802 --> 00:53.428 Perhaps you will have to. 00:53.512 --> 00:56.348 You and I are the only two of our line who will survive. 00:56.431 --> 00:58.016 You must crown me king. 00:58.100 --> 00:59.268 Keep this between us for now. 00:59.351 --> 01:00.727 We did this out of necessity. 01:00.811 --> 01:03.689 - Great prophet. - Send for the family of Jesse. 01:03.772 --> 01:06.984 What I know has a currency worth more than gold. 01:21.081 --> 01:23.083 I'll start with a question. 01:24.334 --> 01:25.586 Can people change? 01:26.837 --> 01:28.922 Can they rise above their nature? 01:30.132 --> 01:34.303 Life has taught me we emerge through fire. 01:37.014 --> 01:38.765 We transform through suffering. 01:41.393 --> 01:42.769 Let me tell you my story. 01:49.359 --> 01:53.030 You are Eshbaal? Prince of Israel? 01:53.614 --> 01:57.117 Banished to Endor by his own family. Yes? 01:57.826 --> 01:59.411 Yes. 02:00.495 --> 02:01.496 Good. 02:08.879 --> 02:09.880 Are you coming? 02:39.451 --> 02:42.037 If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news. 02:42.996 --> 02:45.290 I hold no value in my father's eyes. 02:45.791 --> 02:50.337 Perhaps, I see much more than he does. 02:51.338 --> 02:54.925 Come, my friend, we have no need for conflict. 02:56.009 --> 02:59.888 I'm no friend of yours, or your gods. 03:01.473 --> 03:04.434 You will learn in time. 03:17.072 --> 03:19.908 Do as you are told, and I will spare you the whip. 03:23.370 --> 03:25.038 It's not a trick. 03:26.206 --> 03:27.791 Have your fill. 03:38.760 --> 03:44.016 Tell me, Prince, have you ever seen an elephant? 03:46.185 --> 03:47.853 What do you want of me? 03:48.478 --> 03:54.234 Enormous, powerful creatures, but easy to tame. 03:55.068 --> 03:59.740 When they are young, you simply have to tie them to a pole by a rope. 04:00.741 --> 04:05.579 No matter how much they try, they cannot break their restraint. 04:05.662 --> 04:10.501 They resist, they fight, but in time they give up. 04:15.214 --> 04:16.340 Once grown, 04:16.423 --> 04:22.346 the massive beast can be tied to the same pole by a simple string. 04:24.806 --> 04:30.145 Because it thinks of itself what it has been taught to believe. 04:32.064 --> 04:35.817 Power begins in the mind, 04:35.901 --> 04:38.403 not in the body. 04:40.197 --> 04:43.116 What do you want of me? 04:44.117 --> 04:48.372 You will suffer until you understand who you really are. 05:01.844 --> 05:03.095 No more. 05:04.429 --> 05:05.514 I'll do anything. 05:09.351 --> 05:10.352 Please. 05:19.528 --> 05:24.199 Remove his bindings. He is of no threat anymore. 05:31.915 --> 05:32.916 Sit down. 05:40.465 --> 05:41.758 Drink. 06:02.237 --> 06:04.114 Why do you show me mercy now? 06:07.868 --> 06:09.953 Like the elephant, Eshbaal... 06:11.872 --> 06:15.751 you ceased resisting the rope that held you back. 06:17.169 --> 06:19.505 You became compliant, 06:19.588 --> 06:24.343 allowing lesser men to choose your fate, 06:25.052 --> 06:26.136 but now... 06:29.056 --> 06:33.185 it's time for you to decide your path... 06:35.562 --> 06:39.024 To decide for yourself. 06:41.109 --> 06:44.530 I am loyal to the house of my father, Saul, son of Kish. 06:45.113 --> 06:46.198 Servant to none. 06:52.996 --> 06:54.164 I didn't break, Father. 06:55.249 --> 06:59.253 I killed my captors, freed the other prisoners, 07:00.379 --> 07:02.256 and together we escaped. 07:02.339 --> 07:06.260 It's quite the story, Eshbaal. 07:08.345 --> 07:10.305 I passed through the fire, Father. 07:11.932 --> 07:13.517 Do I not seem different to you? 07:14.518 --> 07:18.063 A man proves his substance by what he does, not what he says. 07:19.898 --> 07:24.152 Then allow me to earn your trust... with honesty. 07:26.321 --> 07:30.200 Before you returned in triumph, I was crowned king by Mother. 07:30.284 --> 07:32.494 We believed you had been defeated and killed, 07:32.995 --> 07:36.707 that someone had to step up and lead what was left of our people, and so I did. 07:36.790 --> 07:40.002 - You took your opportunity. - To protect my queen and your legacy. 07:40.085 --> 07:43.881 And yet neither of you spoke a word of it until now... 07:45.841 --> 07:49.469 You think I didn't hear whispers about your coronation? 07:51.638 --> 07:54.766 There are no secrets that time does not betray, Eshbaal. 07:57.853 --> 07:59.605 Mother would have told you in time. 08:01.940 --> 08:03.442 But I am telling you now. 08:04.568 --> 08:08.155 I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit, 08:08.238 --> 08:11.783 but I promise you I wish to redeem them all. 08:12.743 --> 08:13.952 How so? 08:15.954 --> 08:19.082 The woman I defiled and was banished for, 08:20.751 --> 08:24.922 I will marry her, in accordance with the Law of Moses. 08:25.589 --> 08:28.258 Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom, 08:28.842 --> 08:29.927 all for your glory... 08:31.595 --> 08:32.679 my king. 08:53.408 --> 08:57.162 David... David. 08:58.539 --> 09:00.040 I'm sorry. 09:02.584 --> 09:04.294 I don't know why he would do that. 09:04.378 --> 09:06.463 - My father he's just-- - I know. 09:06.547 --> 09:09.550 I don't know what to do now. 09:10.384 --> 09:12.219 I know. But we cannot give up. 09:17.599 --> 09:18.600 What are you reading? 09:19.601 --> 09:21.353 - The story of Joseph. - Mmm. 09:21.937 --> 09:23.021 It's my favorite. 09:24.314 --> 09:28.318 - Would you read it to me? - Yes. Yes. 09:32.447 --> 09:35.534 "And Joseph said to them, do not be afraid... 09:38.871 --> 09:40.330 Am I in the place of God? 09:41.456 --> 09:46.253 You intended to harm me, but the Lord used it for good. 09:47.045 --> 09:49.298 - To..." - "To accomplish what is now being done." 09:52.593 --> 09:53.802 It's beautiful. 09:54.428 --> 09:57.347 These words, they give me hope. 09:59.099 --> 10:00.851 Hope... 10:01.810 --> 10:03.604 ...would be a welcome gift right now. 10:04.354 --> 10:05.647 Have you spoken to Mirab? 10:05.731 --> 10:06.982 Not yet. 10:07.065 --> 10:13.322 I need to speak with my father, uh, but I know all too well how that will go. 10:14.072 --> 10:15.365 Then let me speak to him. 10:16.241 --> 10:18.285 You don't know him like I do, David. 10:18.368 --> 10:20.662 He's... He's stubborn. 10:20.746 --> 10:23.207 He doesn't listen. 10:23.290 --> 10:27.377 Why is this so difficult? 10:28.462 --> 10:30.422 We'll be fine, don't worry. 10:30.506 --> 10:33.842 It's like the world has conspired to hold us back. 10:34.426 --> 10:37.596 It's constantly pushing us against the current. 10:37.679 --> 10:38.889 No. 10:39.556 --> 10:41.975 Well, then we... we will keep swimming. 10:43.727 --> 10:47.397 Or better yet, we will change the course of the river altogether. 10:48.023 --> 10:52.027 Mychal, the Lord helped me defeat a giant, 10:53.028 --> 10:55.405 I'm sure he will help me speak to your father. 10:55.489 --> 10:56.490 Mmm. 10:57.699 --> 10:59.076 Well, my father, 11:00.285 --> 11:02.037 he will not fall so easily. 11:03.956 --> 11:05.082 What word, Abner? 11:05.165 --> 11:06.792 Samuel has escaped the city. 11:06.875 --> 11:09.127 He must have had help to get beyond the walls. 11:09.211 --> 11:10.546 We held Samuel captive? 11:11.255 --> 11:14.550 To help him remember the former days, yes. 11:14.633 --> 11:16.552 I have scouts searching for him. 11:17.135 --> 11:19.096 Anything more overt could have consequences-- 11:19.179 --> 11:21.598 The people revere him. As do I. 11:21.682 --> 11:25.143 That old snake will slither into the grass and bide his time. 11:25.227 --> 11:26.937 Surely he'll show up at the tabernacle? 11:27.020 --> 11:29.356 And there he will kiss my ring. 11:29.439 --> 11:30.524 And if he refuses? 11:31.608 --> 11:32.609 No. 11:32.693 --> 11:35.112 You cannot harm Samuel, Father. 11:35.195 --> 11:36.738 People would rise up. 11:36.822 --> 11:38.699 My king. 11:38.782 --> 11:40.200 Now is not the time, David. 11:40.284 --> 11:42.035 What troubles you? Come. 11:42.744 --> 11:44.329 There has been a great mistake. 11:46.415 --> 11:47.791 I cannot marry Mirab... 11:48.876 --> 11:50.460 when it is Mychal who I love. 11:51.795 --> 11:53.297 She wants us to be together. 11:53.380 --> 11:56.300 Surely her wishes matter, and-and my choice is-- 11:56.383 --> 11:58.302 - Choice? - Okay, you should go now. 11:58.385 --> 12:01.346 No, no, no, Abner. Let me tell you something about "choice." 12:02.556 --> 12:06.685 Men go to war and death when I order them to. 12:06.768 --> 12:09.521 I feed my people, or they starve. 12:10.105 --> 12:15.527 They live free or are enslaved because I choose one way or the other. 12:15.611 --> 12:19.615 No one dares question the wisdom of my actions. 12:19.698 --> 12:21.992 Who gave you the right? 12:22.993 --> 12:26.830 - I only ask that you reconsider. - Reconsider? 12:26.914 --> 12:30.167 All right, all right. That's enough. 12:30.918 --> 12:34.546 The King's gratitude is a cup not many get to drink from. 12:35.797 --> 12:37.049 Try and not choke on it. 12:38.509 --> 12:39.593 Go. 12:49.436 --> 12:51.271 Can you believe him? Why would he do this? 12:51.355 --> 12:54.107 You know what he's like. I'm sure he has his reasons. 12:54.191 --> 12:59.363 What reasons? David loves me and I love him. Father knows this. 12:59.905 --> 13:03.075 There... There is no good reason why he would have David marry you. 13:04.034 --> 13:05.786 We should go. 13:05.869 --> 13:08.872 We should go and talk to him. You know, together. 13:08.956 --> 13:10.082 We can convince him, 13:10.165 --> 13:12.125 - get him to come to his senses-- - Will you stop cleaning? 13:14.711 --> 13:17.214 - Father has made up his mind. - No. 13:17.297 --> 13:20.175 And I am the older sister, so it does make sense. 13:20.259 --> 13:21.635 Mirab. 13:21.718 --> 13:25.013 Perhaps Father thinks you are too softhearted for David, 13:25.097 --> 13:27.307 for what he needs to become. 13:28.141 --> 13:30.561 - Softhearted? - No, relax. 13:30.644 --> 13:32.354 I didn't mean to offend. 13:33.230 --> 13:34.898 I'm sure you didn't either. 13:35.983 --> 13:36.984 Right. 13:47.870 --> 13:50.080 I cannot marry Mirab. I will not. 13:51.123 --> 13:52.791 David. 13:52.875 --> 13:54.710 You cannot let frustration distract you. 13:59.548 --> 14:03.302 See? Distracted. 14:08.599 --> 14:09.933 You're our new commander? 14:10.517 --> 14:13.228 - I'm David. - Yes, yes, I know who you are. 14:14.313 --> 14:15.689 It's an honor to serve under you. 14:17.357 --> 14:18.817 Uriah. 14:20.068 --> 14:21.445 Uriah. 14:21.528 --> 14:24.072 And I am Oaz. 14:24.156 --> 14:25.532 Oaz. 14:25.616 --> 14:27.159 Nice to meet both of you. 14:27.242 --> 14:28.827 Thank you for the hand, Uriah. 14:28.911 --> 14:30.537 Don't you all have duties? 14:31.246 --> 14:32.998 My prince. 14:35.501 --> 14:37.836 - You're improving. - Am I? 14:38.420 --> 14:40.047 - No. - Hmm. 14:40.130 --> 14:44.092 I was disarmed and humiliated more than a few times when I was learning. 14:44.176 --> 14:47.846 Yes, well, you were a boy, not a commander. 14:47.930 --> 14:49.723 We're all capable of becoming more. 14:53.143 --> 14:54.561 Take up your sword. 14:56.271 --> 14:58.524 Less sparring, more footwork... 15:00.025 --> 15:01.026 and balance. 15:01.610 --> 15:02.694 You see? 15:04.321 --> 15:06.323 A soldier is not just brute force. 15:07.616 --> 15:08.825 He is finesse. 15:09.409 --> 15:11.078 You try. 15:13.247 --> 15:15.707 Keep your weight low, your feet light. 15:16.583 --> 15:17.668 With confidence. 15:17.751 --> 15:19.920 You have to trust that you deserve this. 15:20.003 --> 15:22.089 You see, my father taught me long ago... 15:23.590 --> 15:25.926 a leader must believe he is cut from that cloth. 15:26.510 --> 15:28.512 Whether it started as fine silk or wool, 15:29.513 --> 15:31.223 a king can be fashioned from either. 15:35.352 --> 15:37.604 Who told you to stop? Keep moving. 15:37.688 --> 15:39.481 - Oh... Yes. - Again. 15:39.565 --> 15:41.567 Yes. Let it flow. 15:42.442 --> 15:43.527 Use your hips. 15:43.610 --> 15:44.611 Be strong. 15:45.779 --> 15:47.155 - Let's go. - Mm-hmm. 15:47.823 --> 15:48.824 Again. 15:48.907 --> 15:50.909 Balance. 16:02.004 --> 16:03.589 - You ready? - It's a bet. Ow! 16:06.008 --> 16:08.010 Better. 16:14.057 --> 16:16.560 Pointing towards your enemy always. Nice. 16:19.104 --> 16:22.065 And forward on the same foot, cut down. 16:39.625 --> 16:41.335 Good. 16:53.514 --> 16:55.098 The boy is a natural. 16:56.183 --> 16:57.643 A hero in the making. 16:57.726 --> 16:58.769 Yes. 17:00.103 --> 17:04.942 But if he shines too bright even a king may find himself blinded. 17:05.692 --> 17:07.277 I know what I'm doing. 17:09.738 --> 17:12.324 And yet you invited chaos into our home. 17:12.407 --> 17:13.575 Our daughters... 17:15.410 --> 17:19.540 Why must you make these decisions without discussing with me first? 17:20.249 --> 17:21.250 Remember. 17:21.875 --> 17:23.210 You're right. 17:24.920 --> 17:27.089 Part of love is trust and honesty. 17:27.798 --> 17:32.427 A husband and wife should keep no secrets from each other. 17:33.720 --> 17:34.888 Do you agree? 17:40.686 --> 17:41.687 Who told you? 17:44.147 --> 17:45.315 Does it matter? 17:45.941 --> 17:49.570 I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right. 17:50.237 --> 17:51.738 And yet, you did not. 17:54.032 --> 17:57.035 I understand. You did what you felt you had to. 18:03.500 --> 18:07.754 But admit it, you did grieve me a bit quickly. 18:09.756 --> 18:11.550 May I never have to again. 18:25.439 --> 18:26.732 My love... 18:29.985 --> 18:31.778 Never lie to me again. 18:40.871 --> 18:42.956 Supplies are low with ore. 18:43.790 --> 18:45.542 We must continue this another time. 18:47.628 --> 18:49.630 - Give us a few days. - Yes. 18:52.216 --> 18:53.550 You summoned us, Father? 18:53.634 --> 18:55.677 There are many matters to be resolved. 18:55.761 --> 18:57.679 Not least is Eshbaal's return. 18:57.763 --> 19:00.599 Mmm. So how do we settle the dispute with Yahir? 19:00.682 --> 19:04.645 Eshbaal will wed Dinah, the daughter of Yahir of Dan. 19:06.980 --> 19:08.065 This was my decision. 19:08.148 --> 19:11.193 The Law of Moses will be respected. 19:11.276 --> 19:13.487 The kingdom will be stronger for it. 19:14.571 --> 19:17.491 You and your men will escort your brother to negotiate. 19:17.574 --> 19:19.451 Be wise and respectful. 19:20.035 --> 19:22.329 Show Yahir we take him seriously. 19:23.539 --> 19:24.957 David should lead. 19:26.708 --> 19:29.211 Yes, teach him. 19:29.294 --> 19:31.213 A leader of men is more than just a warrior. 19:32.130 --> 19:35.217 You must also be capable of crafting peace. 19:35.926 --> 19:37.344 Thank you, my king. 19:38.804 --> 19:40.264 You have your orders. 19:46.311 --> 19:48.272 You're really going to marry her? 19:48.772 --> 19:51.024 I thought you said she had a lumpy back. 19:51.108 --> 19:53.527 In truth, I don't remember. 19:57.656 --> 19:59.116 You have everything? 19:59.700 --> 20:00.784 Be safe. 20:08.250 --> 20:10.752 You may want to keep a closer eye on him. 20:15.215 --> 20:17.009 Good luck on your little adventure. 20:17.759 --> 20:21.096 When you return, we can begin to make arrangements. 20:22.139 --> 20:24.266 Can't let Eshbaal be the first to marry, can we? 20:26.977 --> 20:28.562 I must be going. 20:36.236 --> 20:37.237 Hello. 20:54.087 --> 20:55.214 My queen. 20:59.551 --> 21:00.802 My friend. 21:00.886 --> 21:03.555 The king has been restored. 21:05.641 --> 21:09.728 Now is the time when magic and witchcraft must return to the shadows. 21:13.857 --> 21:17.653 I'm afraid it is not safe for you to remain here in Gibeah. 21:18.403 --> 21:20.113 So I am to be banished? 21:20.197 --> 21:23.367 No. No, this is not a punishment. 21:24.201 --> 21:25.577 I am protecting both of us. 21:27.788 --> 21:30.290 I owe you a debt of gratitude... 21:31.625 --> 21:33.252 for your friendship... 21:34.419 --> 21:35.629 and discretion. 21:39.216 --> 21:41.051 If you ever need me again... 21:42.761 --> 21:44.513 I will find you. 23:15.979 --> 23:17.773 The room has been done already. 23:18.732 --> 23:21.360 The jeweler has repaired your necklace. 23:21.443 --> 23:22.694 I was returning it. 23:25.656 --> 23:28.617 Your duties are with the princesses. See to those. 23:28.700 --> 23:30.202 Yes, my queen. 23:35.832 --> 23:39.586 I trust you've checked every corner for scorpions? 23:40.170 --> 23:41.839 Scorpions, my queen? 23:42.422 --> 23:45.384 Yes, elusive little things. 23:46.593 --> 23:48.929 Crawling through the smallest crack, 23:49.805 --> 23:52.808 hoping to catch their prey unaware. 23:53.392 --> 23:58.021 We must be careful to crush them before they can do any harm. 24:01.066 --> 24:02.234 You're hurting me. 24:15.080 --> 24:19.209 The people would celebrate a union between David and either princess. 24:19.293 --> 24:20.586 Why can it not be me? 24:20.669 --> 24:23.839 Even in victory there are still wolves at my door. 24:24.798 --> 24:27.509 I need the giant killer at my side. 24:28.177 --> 24:30.012 He is a symbol of God's faith in me. 24:30.095 --> 24:31.889 And I could make him happy. 24:32.472 --> 24:35.392 This is not about making him happy. 24:36.018 --> 24:41.064 This is about shaping him into the man I need him to become to serve my will. 24:41.148 --> 24:42.858 - But, Father-- - Mychal. 24:43.567 --> 24:46.862 I love you with the light of a thousand stars. 24:49.907 --> 24:51.742 But your sister is right. 24:51.825 --> 24:53.952 She is the better choice. 24:56.079 --> 24:59.291 Did Mirab ask you for this? 24:59.374 --> 25:00.542 She did. 25:02.127 --> 25:04.463 It is what best serves our nation. 25:05.255 --> 25:07.257 My-Mychal. 25:13.514 --> 25:15.349 - Mirab. - Mychal? 25:17.851 --> 25:22.272 It's not just... [sobbing] ...men who climb ladders to reach their ambition. 25:23.440 --> 25:25.192 It's petty sisters too. 25:40.249 --> 25:41.750 How much further 'til Dan? 25:43.544 --> 25:46.171 Are you finding horse riding uncomfortable, brother? 25:47.381 --> 25:50.384 Or we could always arrange a donkey for you. 25:51.385 --> 25:52.636 Or you could just walk. 25:57.182 --> 26:00.060 Your brother does not hide his jealousy well. 26:01.728 --> 26:03.605 I didn't ask to be in command of him. 26:04.231 --> 26:06.275 I just want him to think I'm worthy. 26:08.110 --> 26:10.571 Well, if you seek it from those who won't give it, 26:11.780 --> 26:13.448 it says more about you than them. 26:18.287 --> 26:21.373 So, do you know how much further to Dan? 26:29.131 --> 26:33.635 Make way for the princes of Israel, Jonathan and Eshbaal. 26:34.678 --> 26:35.804 In what cause? 26:35.888 --> 26:38.557 An audience with your lord, Yahir of Dan. 26:42.519 --> 26:44.646 You won't find him at his court. 26:44.730 --> 26:45.981 He's in the woods beyond. 27:04.625 --> 27:07.085 No matter what happens, don't lose your temper. 27:07.169 --> 27:09.421 When do I ever lose my temper, my prince? 27:14.051 --> 27:15.052 Yahir of Dan. 27:15.594 --> 27:18.680 I heard that a little dog was on the loose again. 27:18.764 --> 27:20.766 Come to grovel at my feet, hmm? 27:20.849 --> 27:23.143 We are here on the orders of your king. 27:23.227 --> 27:26.313 Oh? The same king whose wife ordered her son into banishment 27:26.396 --> 27:27.648 for his sins against my house? 27:27.731 --> 27:29.233 Yet there he is. 27:29.316 --> 27:30.692 We only wish to talk. 27:31.276 --> 27:32.486 We're not talking. 27:33.237 --> 27:34.238 We're hunting. 27:34.947 --> 27:36.240 Hunting what? 27:37.032 --> 27:38.408 Wild boar. 27:38.909 --> 27:40.160 Boar is unclean. 27:41.787 --> 27:45.415 You invoke the law to me while standing beside your brother who broke it? 27:46.416 --> 27:47.918 Still, we don't eat it, 27:48.502 --> 27:52.548 but the Philistines do, and they have metal to trade for it. 27:52.631 --> 27:53.632 Brother. 27:55.592 --> 27:57.469 I offer what you first requested. 27:58.637 --> 28:01.640 A union by marriage of our two houses. 28:04.476 --> 28:09.356 No, I am not interested in lifting your shame. 28:10.232 --> 28:12.526 Do not turn your back on your prince. 28:14.695 --> 28:16.697 Perhaps, uh, I could speak with Dinah. 28:18.532 --> 28:21.577 - Ask her thoughts? - When did her thoughts matter? 28:22.953 --> 28:25.956 I think you have traveled many miles for nothing. 28:26.039 --> 28:28.083 Best be on your way. 28:33.463 --> 28:36.091 Are you the one they call the giant killer? 28:37.217 --> 28:38.927 Actually, it's, uh, giant slayer. 28:39.678 --> 28:42.347 Yes, I am David. 28:42.431 --> 28:45.893 I wonder if you are as quick with a blade as you are with a sling? 28:47.102 --> 28:48.562 Only one way to find out. 28:49.980 --> 28:50.981 Join me. 28:51.523 --> 28:53.442 I will not hunt an unclean animal. 28:55.152 --> 28:56.278 Very well. 28:57.196 --> 28:59.031 But you walk, don't you? 29:02.826 --> 29:04.203 Come. 29:04.286 --> 29:05.370 Let's hunt! 29:10.375 --> 29:11.502 Quiet now. 29:12.377 --> 29:14.505 Boars are clever animals. 29:15.923 --> 29:17.299 Dangerous too, when cornered. 29:17.883 --> 29:19.468 Much like the king. 29:58.924 --> 30:00.759 Dead by my blade! 30:04.096 --> 30:05.222 Dinah, 30:05.722 --> 30:08.058 we have royal company. 30:09.393 --> 30:11.812 Here to beg for your dainty hand. 30:16.441 --> 30:18.026 You don't remember me? 30:22.239 --> 30:24.366 Well, the king has secured a great victory. 30:24.449 --> 30:28.245 The leaders who did not support him in his hour of need, they face consequences. 30:30.122 --> 30:31.582 Are you threatening me? 30:33.709 --> 30:35.377 We're handing you an opportunity. 30:35.460 --> 30:39.047 Marrying Eshbaal and Dinah could prove mutually beneficial. 30:42.384 --> 30:44.928 After a war, a king has debts. 30:45.512 --> 30:48.432 What better way to pay them than lean on the wealthiest leader in all the land? 30:49.933 --> 30:53.187 And yet your mother... 30:54.521 --> 30:55.522 ...disrespected me. 30:55.606 --> 30:57.858 Yeah, a mistake she regrets. I assure you. 31:01.278 --> 31:03.947 What of you, giant slayer? 31:04.031 --> 31:05.866 What wisdom do you have for me? 31:11.747 --> 31:13.373 You spoke of disrespect before. 31:14.708 --> 31:16.251 It is a feeling I know well. 31:17.711 --> 31:23.217 All my life, so many voices telling me I was less than who I know I am. 31:23.967 --> 31:27.804 But I chose to draw strength from their words, and not be wounded by them. 31:29.223 --> 31:30.432 To rise above. 31:34.561 --> 31:35.562 Well said. 31:37.231 --> 31:40.984 You could reject the king's offer, and gain nothing. 31:42.778 --> 31:45.697 Or you could show strength and see what there is to gain. 31:49.243 --> 31:51.203 Surely, profit heals many wounds. 31:52.412 --> 31:55.749 Huh? 31:56.250 --> 31:58.377 Spoken like a true man of commerce. 31:59.378 --> 32:00.420 I'd be careful. 32:01.463 --> 32:03.882 This one's more of a leader than he yet realizes. 32:24.528 --> 32:25.988 You're quite handy with that. 32:29.700 --> 32:30.826 For a woman? 32:31.410 --> 32:32.411 For anyone. 32:33.912 --> 32:35.622 Were you not joining in the celebration? 32:37.124 --> 32:38.959 It was your kill after all. 32:39.042 --> 32:41.336 That's not how my father tells it. 32:48.468 --> 32:49.970 I am sorry, Dinah... 32:52.806 --> 32:54.683 for all the shame I brought upon you. 32:57.811 --> 32:58.937 Careful, Eshbaal... 33:01.440 --> 33:03.442 I've already gutted one pig today. 33:07.154 --> 33:10.157 I've heard the stories about how your father treats you. 33:11.742 --> 33:13.327 I wasn't the son he wanted. 33:14.369 --> 33:18.582 I'm the one enduring symbol of his failures. 33:19.541 --> 33:20.709 Well, that we share. 33:23.837 --> 33:25.756 Perhaps together we could change it? 33:26.965 --> 33:29.801 I'm not marrying you, Eshbaal, just so you can escape the Law of Moses. 33:29.885 --> 33:31.970 No, it would be an escape for both of us. 33:33.180 --> 33:36.099 You don't like me. [chuckles] Fair enough. 33:36.183 --> 33:38.977 But marriage doesn't have to be for love. 33:39.061 --> 33:44.483 - Oh, whisper in my ear, sweet prince. - Dinah. 33:45.025 --> 33:50.489 Dinah, I'm giving you the chance at freedom from this place. 33:52.115 --> 33:53.116 Take it. 34:02.876 --> 34:04.461 I will not birth you an heir. 34:05.379 --> 34:07.047 And I want a stallion, 34:07.130 --> 34:10.342 along with the king's grace to go hunting as much as I like. 34:10.425 --> 34:12.094 Those are my terms. 34:14.304 --> 34:15.556 Of course. 34:23.397 --> 34:24.606 And, Eshbaal... 34:26.400 --> 34:28.151 I won't pretend to love you. 34:30.362 --> 34:31.864 I don't have it in me. 34:48.672 --> 34:51.383 Abner... 34:54.845 --> 34:56.180 Is it come to this? 34:58.473 --> 34:59.933 I wish there was another way. 35:01.059 --> 35:03.228 So you're just another knife for the king? 35:04.563 --> 35:08.025 A tool for his aimless wrath? 35:09.026 --> 35:10.027 I swore an oath. 35:11.153 --> 35:15.240 We are kin, Abner. Blood means more than oaths. 35:17.284 --> 35:19.703 You used to be noble. 35:20.495 --> 35:23.290 Please. Please, Abner. 35:27.294 --> 35:30.130 You get out of here. Get out of Israel. 35:30.714 --> 35:34.218 Say a word to no one, or I will find you and I will kill you. 35:35.219 --> 35:36.220 Go! 35:37.679 --> 35:40.224 Goodbye, Abner. 36:27.396 --> 36:28.522 More wine. 36:53.380 --> 36:57.217 It appears there is no more for you to take, sister. 37:17.237 --> 37:19.323 I'll do this. Thank you. 37:24.203 --> 37:25.579 Where is your father? 37:26.246 --> 37:27.664 I'm not sure. 37:37.508 --> 37:41.762 I wish I could make things easier for you, but... 37:44.973 --> 37:46.558 we all have obligations. 37:47.184 --> 37:51.480 Please, Mother, I do not need one more person telling me to get over this. 37:51.563 --> 37:54.399 It's so much more than that. 37:54.483 --> 37:58.320 You saw your father before the battle? How far he's fallen? 37:59.738 --> 38:02.324 And part of his torment was of your making. 38:02.991 --> 38:05.827 - Spells and witchcraft-- - Hush now. 38:05.911 --> 38:09.498 They weren't even legal, but you saw fit to change that, 38:09.581 --> 38:10.791 didn't you? 38:12.125 --> 38:13.293 Where did you hear that? 38:13.377 --> 38:16.338 Ahimelech. He was-- 38:16.421 --> 38:19.174 Leave us. 38:23.136 --> 38:27.182 You will never speak of this again to anyone. 38:28.225 --> 38:30.519 I know what you did, Mother. 38:30.602 --> 38:34.106 And poor Ahimelech was made to transcribe your sin. 38:37.067 --> 38:40.612 One day you will know what it feels like 38:41.488 --> 38:46.285 to make terrible decisions in order to save the ones you love. 38:48.245 --> 38:49.955 Do you care about this family? 38:52.958 --> 38:54.126 Of course I do. 38:55.294 --> 38:59.047 Then you will respect your father's decision... 39:01.466 --> 39:03.010 and let this go. 39:06.263 --> 39:07.264 All right. 39:22.696 --> 39:24.489 Well handled, David. 39:25.824 --> 39:27.910 Yahir would have turned us away but for you. 39:27.993 --> 39:29.286 I only told him the truth. 39:29.369 --> 39:34.333 No. No, you offered him an alternative. Found a middle path. 39:34.416 --> 39:38.337 I suppose I learned that from my mother. She was a woman of patience. 39:38.420 --> 39:41.256 Perhaps, but you have something that cannot be taught. 39:42.883 --> 39:44.009 Conviction. 39:45.427 --> 39:49.097 You see, soldiers, they'll follow orders without respecting their leader. 39:50.140 --> 39:53.727 But if you can convince them that you would just as willingly die in their cause 39:53.810 --> 39:55.062 as you would your own, 39:55.854 --> 39:58.565 those men would follow you into the fires of hell. 40:17.376 --> 40:21.380 I thought I was being called to breakfast, just the two of us. 40:22.047 --> 40:24.174 Didn't we agree no more secrets? 40:25.551 --> 40:29.763 And yet you took my signet ring from my finger while I suffered. 40:29.847 --> 40:32.474 Changed my law without consent! 40:38.355 --> 40:42.943 I had no other choice. I was protecting you. 40:43.527 --> 40:47.739 I told you not to lie to me, and yet here we are again. 40:49.116 --> 40:52.578 You were foolish to assume someone wouldn't reveal the truth to me. 40:57.958 --> 41:01.378 A scorpion... after all. 41:05.299 --> 41:06.717 Saul... 41:11.680 --> 41:15.309 I made a mistake. It pains me. 41:15.893 --> 41:19.021 You will not accompany me and our family to the tabernacle. 41:20.022 --> 41:26.278 Instead, you will remain in the palace and consider how you wish to carry on... 41:28.322 --> 41:30.699 Of all the dangers I face, 41:32.367 --> 41:34.119 I never believed you would be one. 41:40.125 --> 41:41.460 - Saul-- - Go! 41:42.794 --> 41:44.296 Now! 41:47.508 --> 41:48.509 Kezia. 41:51.220 --> 41:52.346 You stay. 42:25.754 --> 42:28.298 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, whoa. 42:34.930 --> 42:35.931 What is it? 42:36.598 --> 42:38.517 Why are the guards no longer standing watch? 43:09.131 --> 43:11.884 Take arms! Take arms! 43:39.161 --> 43:40.370 Abi, hold him up! 44:07.564 --> 44:10.067 Jonathan! Get him down! 46:38.048 --> 46:39.174 I think there's something wrong. 46:39.258 --> 46:42.135 My princess, my name is Sara. I am a healer. I can help. 46:48.851 --> 46:50.477 Mychal, help me. 46:52.437 --> 46:53.438 Right here. 46:55.482 --> 46:56.900 Sara... 46:58.026 --> 46:59.486 Are you injured? 46:59.570 --> 47:00.612 Not this time. 47:01.738 --> 47:04.032 Then help us. Come. 47:06.243 --> 47:09.329 Who would be so bold to attack a royal convoy? 47:09.413 --> 47:11.039 They weren't Philistines. 47:11.123 --> 47:12.916 More like a band of cutthroats. 47:13.000 --> 47:14.585 With what intent? 47:14.668 --> 47:15.752 Kill a prince. 47:16.336 --> 47:18.505 Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the kingdom. 47:18.589 --> 47:20.257 Whatever they wanted, 47:20.757 --> 47:22.426 Yahir is the one who is dead. 47:22.509 --> 47:24.511 And with him dies your accuser, Eshbaal. 47:25.554 --> 47:26.889 I want answers, Abner. 47:27.472 --> 47:31.226 Otherwise, allies of Yahir will suspect I had something to do with this. 47:31.894 --> 47:33.562 - Go. - Yes, sir. 47:37.941 --> 47:39.234 My king, may I have a moment? 47:39.318 --> 47:42.738 Please, don't ask once again to marry Mychal. 47:42.821 --> 47:44.781 No, my king, I come with a different request. 47:46.408 --> 47:51.330 If I am to be joined with your family, I ask that you grant me time. 47:52.706 --> 47:56.418 Like any good son, I wish my father to be here to bless my union. 47:57.377 --> 48:01.006 But he and my family are still grieving the loss of my brother Nathaneel. 48:01.089 --> 48:02.966 He will be remembered with honor. 48:06.386 --> 48:08.013 More than this, 48:08.096 --> 48:11.558 I know that Mychal and Mirab have different feelings about the marriage. 48:11.642 --> 48:14.853 And they shouldn't be rushed to accept the wisdom of your choice. 48:17.147 --> 48:19.775 And I... I need time 48:20.609 --> 48:23.904 to become a commander and prince worthy of your house. 48:24.988 --> 48:25.989 Hmm. 48:26.073 --> 48:29.910 Your charm worked on Yahir, but I am not so easy. 48:29.993 --> 48:32.871 Consider this a compromise. 48:33.372 --> 48:34.623 A middle path. 48:36.208 --> 48:38.669 What I ask for is fair and compassionate. 48:39.711 --> 48:41.338 Surely, a great king is both. 48:43.549 --> 48:44.675 Very well. 48:47.094 --> 48:51.056 For the sake of all, we will take time for the wedding. 48:52.599 --> 48:55.435 Thank you. Thank you, my king. 48:57.813 --> 48:58.897 But know this. 49:01.233 --> 49:04.236 You still have much to learn. Hmm? 49:12.369 --> 49:16.915 It's my mother's, so don't tell anyone. 49:18.876 --> 49:19.918 Perfect. 49:29.970 --> 49:31.889 - I will let you talk. - Mmm. 49:32.973 --> 49:33.974 Thank you. 49:34.850 --> 49:35.893 Dinah... 49:39.146 --> 49:40.147 Please. 49:47.321 --> 49:53.160 I am truly sorry we could not protect your father, but with his death... 49:54.578 --> 49:56.330 it will not be safe for you to return home. 49:57.456 --> 50:00.792 Without a male heir, other nobles in your tribe will surely claim leadership. 50:00.876 --> 50:02.920 Not a noble man amongst them. 50:03.003 --> 50:04.296 And you would be easy prey. 50:04.379 --> 50:06.131 Not so easy, and they know it. 50:06.215 --> 50:12.054 Dinah, we both know a giant fell to a lesser man. 50:12.804 --> 50:14.515 You must remain here. 50:14.598 --> 50:19.144 The king will quickly tire of my company. He has no duty to me. 50:19.645 --> 50:21.772 To the daughter of a fallen lord, no. 50:22.523 --> 50:23.941 But to the wife of a prince? 50:24.566 --> 50:27.236 I am in no need of your charity, Eshbaal. 50:27.319 --> 50:31.281 No, it's... ...it's more than that. I, uh... 50:34.076 --> 50:35.410 I find you... 50:40.624 --> 50:41.750 intriguing. 50:53.679 --> 50:54.680 You know... 50:57.182 --> 50:59.017 you never defiled me that night. 51:01.687 --> 51:04.690 Drunk, full of the urge. 51:05.399 --> 51:07.818 But you fell asleep at my side. 51:10.153 --> 51:13.323 But your father, that... ...that was his entire claim. 51:13.407 --> 51:19.204 Yes, because he believed it happened even though I told him it did not. 51:20.706 --> 51:25.127 You gave him an opportunity to rid himself of me and extort the king. 51:28.046 --> 51:29.089 Eshbaal... 51:30.841 --> 51:32.301 you owe me nothing. 51:37.764 --> 51:38.765 Wait. 51:41.894 --> 51:43.478 We owe it to ourselves then, 51:45.022 --> 51:47.107 to become more than our fathers expected. 51:47.649 --> 51:49.651 Together we can have a second chance. 51:50.694 --> 51:52.112 We marry tomorrow. 51:52.863 --> 51:56.783 Under the circumstances, we need no ceremony. 51:57.701 --> 51:59.286 This is what I offer. 52:09.004 --> 52:10.172 Can I tend to it? 52:12.591 --> 52:14.676 I've just boiled this. It's cleaner. 52:23.477 --> 52:25.020 It seems to be healing nicely. 52:25.103 --> 52:27.231 Well, it was tended to by an excellent healer. 52:28.524 --> 52:29.525 Tell me. 52:31.318 --> 52:33.695 Wise, yet defiant. 52:35.322 --> 52:37.741 Perhaps not properly yet seen for her value. 52:42.913 --> 52:44.081 Beautiful. 52:47.543 --> 52:49.628 I would like to meet this healer. 52:49.711 --> 52:51.296 Well, you should. 52:54.174 --> 52:55.592 Why did you decide to come? 52:57.177 --> 53:01.431 Your brother sent messengers and gifts on your behalf. 53:01.515 --> 53:03.976 Unrelenting, really. 53:04.810 --> 53:10.148 But in truth, I couldn't stop wondering if you'd recovered. 53:11.567 --> 53:13.569 So, I thought I would see for myself. 53:15.779 --> 53:16.780 Up. 53:27.624 --> 53:28.625 It seems you have. 53:34.673 --> 53:35.841 Mostly. 53:37.009 --> 53:38.010 Not fully. 53:39.928 --> 53:41.763 That will take a great deal of time. 53:46.560 --> 53:51.690 I'm a very slow healer... and I need constant care. 54:17.758 --> 54:21.345 Ah! The ruthless warrior. 54:21.845 --> 54:24.681 I am here for the king. 54:25.349 --> 54:27.601 And what business do you have with the king? 54:27.684 --> 54:32.814 I offer information in exchange for his grace. Now step aside. 54:35.234 --> 54:40.906 You attempted a mutiny on the battlefield, traitor. 54:41.865 --> 54:46.036 Whatever you have to say to the king, you will first say to me. 54:56.463 --> 55:00.926 My king, Adriel brings important news. 55:01.009 --> 55:03.220 My king, please... 55:04.137 --> 55:08.475 I kneel at your feet to beg of your mercy. 55:11.186 --> 55:12.187 My king. 55:30.664 --> 55:31.665 Please. 55:33.292 --> 55:36.253 You know well the punishment for traitors. 55:36.336 --> 55:39.047 But what if I had information that would prove my loyalty? 55:39.131 --> 55:41.008 Information of what kind? 55:41.842 --> 55:44.428 I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem. 55:45.012 --> 55:47.347 I know which house he visited. 55:51.101 --> 55:56.148 My king, I know who he anointed.