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House of David - Season 2 Episode 3 -
The Middle Path
The Middle Path
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00:00Previously on House of David, as a reward for your bravery, I give you command of a thousand
00:22life. We are worthy. We always have been. And if you truly believe that, what would you ask for?
00:32I offer you my beautiful daughter in marriage. Miraf. You shamed my daughter to defile this man's
00:41daughter. I mean, probably. I choose to banish my son. He can never return without paying his debt.
00:48I will use dark magic. He will not change the law. Perhaps you will have to. You and I are the
00:54only two of our line who will survive. We must crown me king. Keep this between us for now. We did this
00:59out of necessity. Great profit. Send forth the family of Jesse. What I know has a currency worth more than gold.
01:17I'll start with a question. Can people change? Can they rise above their nature?
01:30Life has taught me we emerge through fire.
01:37We transform through suffering.
01:38Let me tell you my story.
01:49You are a Heshbal. Prince of Israel. Banished to Andor by his own family. Yes?
01:58Yes. Good.
02:08Are you coming?
02:21If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news. I hold no value in my father's eyes.
02:45Perhaps. Perhaps. I see much more than he does. Come, my friend. We have no need for conflict.
02:56I am no friend of yours. Or your gods.
02:59Do as you were told. And I will spare you to whip.
03:23It's not a trick. Have your fill.
03:29Tell me, prince. Have you ever seen an elephant?
03:46What do you want of me?
03:48Enormous, powerful creatures. But easy to tame.
03:54When they are young, you simply have to tie them to a pole by a rope.
04:00No matter how much they try, they cannot break their restraint.
04:05They resist the fight. But in time, they give up.
04:10One's grown massive beast can be tied to the same pole by a simple string.
04:24Because it thinks of itself what it has been told to believe.
04:29The power begins in the mind. Not anybody.
04:40What do you want of me?
04:42You will suffer until you understand who you really are.
04:57No more. I'll do anything.
05:09Please.
05:09Remove his Bidens. He's of no threat anymore.
05:32Sit down.
05:39Why do you show me mercy now?
06:04Like the elephant, Ishbal.
06:11You ceased resisting a rope that held you back.
06:17You became compliant, allowing lesser men to choose your fate.
06:23But now, it's time for you to decide your path.
06:35To decide for yourself.
06:41I am loyal to the house of my father.
06:43Sorrel, son of Kisha. Servant to none.
06:46I didn't break, father.
06:55I killed my captors.
06:58Freed the other prisoners.
07:00And together, we escaped.
07:04It's quite a story, Ishbal.
07:06I passed through the fire, father.
07:11Do I not seem different to you?
07:14A man proves his substance by what he does, not what he says.
07:20Then allow me to earn your trust.
07:23With honesty.
07:26Before you returned in triumph, I was crowned king.
07:29By mother.
07:30We believed you had been defeated and killed.
07:32But someone had to step up and lead to what was left of our people.
07:35And so I did.
07:37You took your opportunity.
07:38To protect my queen and your legacy.
07:40And yet, neither of you spoke a word of it until now.
07:46You think I didn't hear whispers about your coronation?
07:51There are no secrets that time does not betray, Ishbal.
07:58But I am telling you now.
08:01I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit.
08:05But I promise you, I wish to redeem them all.
08:09How so?
08:12The woman I defiled.
08:15And was banished for.
08:17I will marry her.
08:20In accordance with the law of Moses.
08:22Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom.
08:25All for your glory.
08:26I will marry.
08:28My king.
08:50David.
08:50David.
08:52David.
08:55I'm sorry.
08:59I don't know why he would do that.
09:01My father, he's just...
09:02Shh, I know.
09:03I don't know what to do now.
09:07I know, but we cannot give up.
09:14What are you reading?
09:16The story of Joseph.
09:17Joseph.
09:18It's my favorite.
09:21Would you read it to me?
09:22Yes.
09:24Yes.
09:24And Joseph said to them,
09:31Do not be afraid.
09:36Am I in the place of God?
09:38You intended to harm me.
09:40But the Lord used it for good.
09:44To accomplish what is now being done.
09:49It's beautiful.
09:51These words.
09:53They give me hope.
09:56Hope.
09:58Be a welcome gift right now.
10:01Have you spoken to me, Al?
10:02Not yet.
10:04I need to speak with my father.
10:05But I know all too well how that will go.
10:11Then let me speak to him.
10:13You don't know him like I do, David.
10:16He's stubborn.
10:18He doesn't listen.
10:21Why is this so difficult?
10:25Yeah, we will find a way.
10:27It's like the world has conspired to hold us back.
10:31It's constantly pushing us against the current.
10:36Then we, we will keep swimming.
10:40Or better yet, we will change the course of the river altogether.
10:45Michal, the Lord helped me defeat a giant.
10:50I'm sure he will help me speak to your father.
10:54Well, my father, he will not fall so easily.
11:00What world, Avner?
11:02Samuel has escaped the city.
11:03Must have had help to get beyond the walls.
11:06We held Samuel captive.
11:08To help him.
11:09Remember the former days, yes.
11:12I have scouts searching for him.
11:14Anything more avert could have consequences.
11:16The people revere him.
11:17As do I.
11:18That old snake will slither into the grass and by this time.
11:22Surely he'll show up at the tabernacle.
11:24And there he will kiss my ring.
11:26And if he refuses?
11:28No.
11:29You cannot harm Samuel, father.
11:32People would rise up.
11:34My king.
11:35Now is not the time, David.
11:37What troubles you?
11:38Come.
11:39There has been a great mistake.
11:40I cannot marry Mirav.
11:45When it is Michal, who I love.
11:48She wants us to be together.
11:50Surely her wishes matter.
11:51And my choice is...
11:53Choice!
11:54Okay, you should go now.
11:55No, no, no, Avner.
11:56Let me tell you something about choice.
11:59Men go to war and death when I order them to.
12:04I feed my people or they starve.
12:07They live free or are enslaved because I choose one way or the other.
12:12No one dares question the wisdom of my actions.
12:16Who gave you the right?
12:20I only ask that you reconsider.
12:22Reconsider!
12:23All right, all right.
12:26That's enough.
12:28The king's gratitude is a cup not many get to drink from.
12:32Pray and not choke on it.
12:35Go.
12:46Can you believe him?
12:47Why would he do this?
12:48You know what he's like.
12:50I'm sure he has his reasons.
12:51What reasons?
12:52David loves me and I love him.
12:55Father knows this.
12:57There is no good reason why he would have David marry you.
13:02We should go.
13:03We should go and talk to him.
13:05Together.
13:06We can convince him.
13:07Get him to come to a...
13:07Will you stop cleaning?
13:11Father has made up his mind.
13:13No.
13:14And I am the older sister, so it does make sense.
13:17Miraf.
13:18Perhaps father thinks you are too soft-hearted for David,
13:22for what he needs to become.
13:25Soft-hearted?
13:26No.
13:26Relax.
13:27I didn't mean to offend.
13:30I'm sure you didn't either.
13:33Right?
13:44I cannot marry Miraf.
13:46I will not...
13:48David, you cannot let frustration distract you.
13:57See?
13:58Distract him.
13:58You're our new commander.
14:07I'm David.
14:08Yes, yes, I know who you are.
14:11It's an honor to serve under you.
14:14Uriah.
14:17Uriah?
14:17And I, I'm Oaz.
14:21Oaz.
14:22Nice to meet both of you.
14:24Thank you for the hand, Uriah.
14:26Don't you all have duties?
14:29My prince.
14:32You're improving, am I?
14:34No.
14:37I was disarmed and humiliated more than a few times when I was learning.
14:41Yes, when you were a boy, not a commander.
14:45We're all capable of becoming more.
14:50Take up your sword.
14:53Less sparring.
14:54More footwork.
14:57And balance.
14:58You see?
15:01Soldier is not just brute force.
15:04He's finesse.
15:07You try.
15:10Keep your weight low, your feet light.
15:13With confidence.
15:15I have to trust that you deserve this.
15:17You see, my father taught me long ago.
15:20A leader must believe he's cut from that cloth.
15:23Whether it started as fine silk or wool,
15:26a king can be fashioned from either.
15:27He told you to stop.
15:34Keep moving.
15:34Oh.
15:35Again.
15:37Let it flow.
15:39Use your hips.
15:40Strong.
15:42Let's go.
15:45Again.
15:46Balance.
15:59You ready?
16:03Better.
16:03Pointing towards your enemy always.
16:12Nice.
16:16And forward on the same.
16:17Cut down.
16:18Good.
16:36Good.
16:37The boy's a natural, a hero in the making.
16:54Yes.
16:55If he shines too bright, even a king may find himself blinded.
17:01I know what I'm doing.
17:04And yet, you invited chaos into our home, our daughters.
17:11Why must you make these decisions without discussing with me first?
17:19You're right.
17:22Part of love is trust and honesty.
17:25A husband and wife should keep my secrets from each other.
17:31Do you agree?
17:33Who told you?
17:40Doesn't matter.
17:42I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right.
17:47And yet you did not.
17:50I understand.
17:51You did what you felt you had to.
18:00But admit it.
18:02You did greet me a bit quickly.
18:05I never have to again.
18:06I never have to again.
18:20What?
18:21What?
18:22What?
18:23What?
18:24What?
18:25What?
18:26What?
18:27How?
18:28What?
18:29What?
18:30What?
18:31What?
18:32What?
18:33What?
18:34What?
18:35What?
18:36What?
18:37What?
18:38This supplies are low with all.
18:40We must continue this another time.
18:44Give us a few days. Yes.
18:48You summoned his father.
18:50There are many matters to be resolved.
18:52Not least is Ishbal's return.
18:54So how do we settle the dispute with Yair?
18:57Ishbal will wed Dina, the daughter of Yair, of Dan.
19:03This was my decision.
19:05The law of Moses will be respected.
19:08The kingdom will be stronger for it.
19:11You and your men will escort your brother to negotiate.
19:14Be wise and respectful.
19:16Shoya, here, we take him seriously.
19:20David should lead.
19:23Yes. Teach him.
19:26A leader of man is more than just a warrior.
19:29You must also be capable of crafting peace.
19:32Thank you, my king.
19:35You have your orders.
19:43We're really going to marry her?
19:45I thought you said she had a lumpy back.
19:47In truth, I don't remember.
19:54You have everything?
19:56Be safe.
19:57You may want to keep a closer eye on him.
20:12Good luck on your little adventure.
20:14When you return, we can begin to make arrangements.
20:18Yes.
20:19Can't let this brother be the first to marry, can we?
20:24I must be going.
20:33Hello.
20:34My queen.
20:52My friend.
20:53The king has been restored.
20:56Now is the time when magic and witchcraft must return to the shadows.
21:11I'm afraid it is not safe for you to remain here in Geber.
21:15So I am to be punished.
21:17No.
21:18No.
21:19No.
21:20No.
21:21This is not a punishment.
21:22I am protecting both of us.
21:25I owe you a debt of gratitude.
21:29For your friendship.
21:31And discretion.
21:32If you ever need me again, I will find you.
22:02My servant.
22:03I'll be right out.
22:04I'll be right out.
22:05I'll be right out.
22:06You say no?
22:07I've come out.
22:08Get out of here.
22:09All right now.
22:12He will be right out.
22:14He will be right out.
22:15Take a 밖에 rather done.
22:16Look.
22:17You're not at the sight of me.
22:20He won't be right out.
22:21No, no, no, no.
22:23You're not at all.
22:24No.
22:25No, no, no.
22:27You're at all.
22:28Yes.
22:29Yes.
22:30No.
22:31Oh
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