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00:03I'll start with a question.
00:06Can people change?
00:08Can they rise above their nature?
00:12Life has taught me we emerge through fire.
00:18We transform through suffering.
00:22Let me tell you my story.
00:30You are Eshba, Prince of Israel.
00:34Vanished to end order by his own family.
00:37Yes?
00:38Yes.
00:41Good.
00:48Are you coming?
01:18If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news.
01:21I hold no value in my father's eyes.
01:24Perhaps, I see much more than he does.
01:29Come, my friend.
01:31We have no need for conflict.
01:33I am no friend of yours.
01:36Or your gods.
01:39You learn.
01:41In time.
01:49Come on!
01:54Do as you were told.
01:55And I'll spare you the whip.
02:00It's not a trick.
02:02Have your fill.
02:14Tell me, Prince.
02:16Have you ever seen an elephant?
02:22What do you want of me?
02:24Enormous, powerful creatures.
02:27But easy to tame.
02:30When they are young, you simply have to tie them to a pole by a rope.
02:35No matter how much they try, they cannot break their restraint.
02:40They resist the fight.
02:43But in time, they give up.
02:49One's grown, massive beast can be tied to the same pole by a simple string.
02:58Because it thinks of itself what it has been taught to believe.
03:06Power begins in the mind, not the body.
03:13What do you want of me?
03:16You will suffer until you understand who you really are.
03:33No more.
03:36I'll do anything.
03:50Remove his bitings.
03:53He's of no threat anymore.
04:02Sit down.
04:10Drink.
04:31Why do you show me mercy now?
04:36Why?
04:37You're like the elephant, Ishval.
04:40You ceased resisting the rope that held you back.
04:45You became compliant, allowing lesser men to choose your fate.
04:53But now, it's time for you to decide your path.
05:03To decide for yourself.
05:08I am loyal to the house of my father, Soros, son of Kish, servant to none.
05:19I didn't break, father.
05:22I killed my captors.
05:24Freed the other prisoners.
05:26And together we escaped.
05:30It's quite the story, Ishval.
05:34I passed through the fire, father.
05:38Do I not seem different to you?
05:40A man possesses substance by what he does, not what he says.
05:45Then allow me to earn your trust.
05:48With honesty.
05:51Before you returned in triumph, I was crowned king by mother.
05:55We believed you had been defeated and killed, that someone had to step up and lead to what
05:59was left of our people, and so I did.
06:02You took your opportunity.
06:03To protect my queen and your legacy.
06:05And yet neither of you spoke a word of it until now.
06:10You think I didn't hear whispers about your coronation?
06:15There are no secrets that time does not betray, Ishval.
06:21Mother would have told you in time.
06:25But I am telling you now.
06:27I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit.
06:31But I promise you, I wish to redeem them all.
06:35How so?
06:38The woman I defiled, and was banished for, I will marry her, in accordance with the law
06:46of Moses.
06:48Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom, all for your glory, my king.
07:00David.
07:01David.
07:05I'm sorry.
07:09I don't know why he would do that.
07:10My father, he's just...
07:12Shh, I know.
07:14I don't know what to do now.
07:16I know, but we cannot give up.
07:23What are you reading?
07:25The story of Joseph.
07:27It's my favorite.
07:29Would you read it to me?
07:31Yes.
07:32Yes.
07:37And Joseph said to them, do not be afraid.
07:43Am I in the place of God?
07:45You intended to harm me.
07:48But the Lord used it for good.
07:51To accomplish what is now being done.
07:56It's beautiful.
07:58It's beautiful.
07:58These words, they give me hope.
08:03Hope.
08:05It would be a welcome gift right now.
08:07Have you spoken to me off?
08:09Not yet.
08:10I need to speak with my father.
08:13But I know all too well how that will go.
08:17Then let me speak to him.
08:19You don't know him like I do, David.
08:21He's stubborn.
08:23He doesn't listen.
08:27Why is this so difficult?
08:31We will find a way.
08:32It's like the world has conspired to hold us back.
08:36It's constantly pushing us against the current.
08:41Well, then we, we will keep swimming.
08:45Or better yet, we will change the course of the river altogether.
08:49Michal, the Lord helped me defeat a giant.
08:54I'm sure he will help me speak to your father.
08:58On my father, he will not fall so easily.
09:04What world, Avner?
09:05Samuel has escaped the city.
09:07Must have had help to get beyond the walls.
09:09We held Samuel captive.
09:11To help him.
09:13Remember the former days, yes.
09:15I have scouts searching for him.
09:17Anything more avert could have consequences.
09:19But the people revere him.
09:20As do I.
09:21That old snake will slither into the grass and bite his time.
09:25Surely he'll show up at the tabernacle.
09:26And there he will kiss my ring.
09:29And if he refuses?
09:30No.
09:31You cannot harm Samuel, father.
09:34People would rise up.
09:36My king.
09:38Now is not the time, David.
09:39What troubles have you come?
09:41There has been a great mistake.
09:45I cannot marry Minov.
09:47When it is Michal, who I love.
09:50She wants us to be together.
09:52Surely her wishes matter.
09:53And my choice is...
09:55Choice!
09:55Okay, you should go now.
09:56No, no, no, Avner.
09:57Let me tell you something about choice.
10:00Men go to war and death when I order them to.
10:04I feed my people or they starve.
10:07They live free or are enslaved.
10:09Because I choose one way or the other.
10:13No one dares question the wisdom of my actions.
10:16Who gives you the right?
10:19I only ask...
10:21How to reconsider.
10:22Reconsider!
10:23Right.
10:24All right.
10:25That's enough.
10:27The king's gratitude is a cup not many get to drink from.
10:32Pray not choke on it.
10:34Go.
10:45Can you believe him?
10:46Why would he do this?
10:47You know what he's like.
10:48I'm sure he has his reasons.
10:50What reasons?
10:51David loves me and I love him.
10:53Father knows this.
10:55There is no good reason why he would have David marry you.
10:59We should go.
11:01We should go and talk to him.
11:02Together.
11:03We can convince him.
11:05Will you stop cleaning?
11:09Father has made up his mind.
11:11No.
11:11And I am the older sister, so it does make sense.
11:14Meraf.
11:15Perhaps Father thinks you are too soft-hearted for David.
11:19For what he needs to become.
11:22Soft-hearted?
11:23No.
11:23Relax.
11:24I didn't mean to offend.
11:26I'm sure you didn't either.
11:29Right?
11:40I cannot marry Meraf.
11:42I will not.
11:45You cannot let frustration distract you.
11:52See?
11:53Distracted.
12:00You are a new commander.
12:02I'm David.
12:03Yes, yes.
12:04I know who you are.
12:05It's an honor to serve under you.
12:09Uriah.
12:11Uriah?
12:13And I, I'm Oaz.
12:15Oaz.
12:16Nice to meet both of you.
12:18Thank you for the end, Uriah.
12:19Don't you all have duties?
12:22Hmm.
12:23Here it is.
12:26You're improving.
12:27Am I?
12:28No.
12:30I was disarmed and humiliated more than a few times when I was learning.
12:34Yes.
12:35When you were a boy, not a commander.
12:38We're all capable of becoming more.
12:42Take up your sword.
12:45Less sparring.
12:47More footwork.
12:49And balance.
12:50You see?
12:53Soldier is not just brute force.
12:56He's finesse.
12:59You try.
13:01Keep your weight low.
13:03Your feet light.
13:05With confidence.
13:06I have to trust that you deserve this.
13:08You see, my father taught me long ago.
13:11A leader must believe he's cut from that cloth.
13:14Whether it started as fine silk or wool, a king can be fashioned from either.
13:24We told you to stop.
13:25Keep moving.
13:25Again.
13:26Let it flow.
13:29Use your hips.
13:31Strong.
13:32Let's go.
13:34Mm-hmm.
13:35Again.
13:36Balance.
13:37Ah.
13:48Ready?
13:49Ah.
13:51Better.
14:00Pointing towards your enemy always, Nights.
14:04And forward on the same, but come down.
14:10Good.
14:37The boys are natural.
14:39They're here in the making.
14:41Yes.
14:43If he shines too bright, even a king may find himself blinded.
14:48I know what I'm doing.
14:52And yet, you invited chaos into our home, our daughters.
14:58Why must you make these decisions without discussing with me first?
15:02Willa.
15:04You're right.
15:07Part of love is trust and honesty.
15:10Husband and wife should keep more secrets from each other.
15:15Do you agree?
15:22Who told you?
15:25Does it matter?
15:27I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right.
15:31And yet you did not.
15:35I understand you did what you felt you had to.
15:44But admit it.
15:46You did grieve me a bit quickly.
15:50I'll never have to again.
16:04My love.
16:09Never lie to me again.
16:19Supplies are low with all.
16:22We must continue this another time.
16:26Give us a few days.
16:27Yes.
16:30You summoned us, father.
16:32There are many matters to be resolved.
16:34Not least is Ishbal's return.
16:36So how do we settle the dispute with Yair?
16:38Ishbal will wed Dina, the daughter of Yair, of Dan.
16:44This was my decision.
16:46The law of Moses will be respected.
16:48The kingdom will be stronger for it.
16:51You and your men will escort your brother to negotiate.
16:54Be wise and respectful.
16:57Shoya, here.
16:58We take him seriously.
17:00David should lead.
17:03Yes.
17:04Teach him.
17:05A leader of a man is more than just a warrior.
17:08You must also be capable of crafting peace.
17:12Thank you, my king.
17:14You have your orders.
17:21I'm really going to marry her.
17:24I thought you said she had a lumpy back.
17:26In truth, I don't remember.
17:32You have everything?
17:34Be safe.
17:43You may want to keep a close around him.
17:49Good luck on your little adventure.
17:52When you return, we can get to make arrangements.
17:56Can't let the Spaule be the first to marry, can we?
18:00I must be going.
18:12My queen.
18:14My queen.
18:31My friend.
18:33The king has been restored.
18:37Now is the time when magic and witchcraft must return to the shadows.
18:45I'm afraid it is not safe for you to remain here in Geber.
18:49So I am to be punished.
18:51No.
18:52No, this is not a punishment.
18:55I am protecting both of us.
18:58I owe you a debt of gratitude for your friendship and discretion.
19:09If you ever need me again, I will find you.
19:33I am to be punished.
19:35I am to be punished.
19:50Oh, my God.
20:18Oh, my God.
20:41The room has been done already.
20:44The jeweler has repaired your necklace.
20:46I was returning it.
20:50Your duties are with the princesses.
20:53See to those.
20:54Yes, my queen.
21:00I trust you've checked every corner for scorpions.
21:04Scorpions, my queen?
21:07Yes.
21:08Elusive little things.
21:10Crawling through the smallest crack.
21:14Hoping to catch their prey unaware.
21:17They must be careful to crush them.
21:20Before they can do any harm.
21:24You're hurting me.
21:37The people would celebrate a union between David and I, the princess.
21:42Why can I not feed me?
21:43Even in victory, there are still wolves at my door.
21:47I need the giant killer at my sight.
21:50He is a symbol of God's faith in me.
21:52And I could make him happy.
21:54This is not about making him happy.
21:57This is about shaping him into the man I need him to become.
22:01To serve my will.
22:03Father.
22:03Michal, I love you with the light of a thousand stars.
22:11But your sister is right.
22:13She is the better choice.
22:17Did Merav ask you for this?
22:20She did.
22:22It is what best serves our nation.
22:26Michal.
22:37It's not just men who climb ladders to reach their ambition.
22:43It's my sisters too.
22:59How much further till then?
23:02Are you finding horse riding uncomfortable, brother?
23:06We could always arrange a donkey.
23:08For you.
23:09Or you could just walk.
23:15Your brother does not hide his jealousy well.
23:19I didn't ask to be in command of him.
23:21I just want him to think I'm worthy.
23:25Well, if you seek it from those who won't give it.
23:29But it says more about you than them.
23:36So, do you know how much further till then?
23:46Make way for the princes of Israel.
23:48Jonathan and Eshbar.
23:50In what cause?
23:52An audience with your lord.
23:54Here of Dan.
23:58You won't find him at his court.
24:00He's in the woods, beyond.
24:19No matter what happens, you won't lose your temper.
24:21When do I ever lose my temper, my friends?
24:28Yair of Dan.
24:30I heard the little dog was on the loose again.
24:33Come to grovel at my feet.
24:35We are here, on the orders of your king.
24:38The same king whose wife ordered her son into punishment for his sins against my house.
24:41Yet there he is.
24:43We only wish to talk.
24:44We're not talking.
24:46We're hunting.
24:48Hunting what?
24:50Wild boar.
24:52Boar is unclean.
24:54You invoke the law to me while standing beside your brother who broke it?
24:59Still, we don't eat it.
25:01But the Philistines do.
25:03And they have metal to trade for it.
25:05Brother.
25:07I offer what you first requested.
25:10A union by marriage.
25:12Of our two houses.
25:16No.
25:17I am not interested in lifting your shame.
25:21Do not turn your back on your prince.
25:26Perhaps I can speak with Nina.
25:29Ask her thoughts.
25:31When do her thoughts matter?
25:33I think you have traveled many miles for nothing.
25:37Best be on your way.
25:44Are you the one they call the giant killer?
25:47Actually, it's a giant slayer.
25:50Yes.
25:51I am David.
25:52I wonder if you're as quick with a blade as you are with a sling.
25:57Only one way to find out.
25:59Join me.
26:01I will not hunt an unclean animal.
26:04Very well.
26:06But you walk, don't you?
26:12Come.
26:13Let's hunt.
26:19Quiet now.
26:21Boars are clever animals.
26:24Dangerous too when cornered.
26:26Much like the king.
26:28Much like the king.
26:28to be the king.
26:32Let's hunt.
26:48I'm scared.
26:49There.
26:50Oh.
26:50I'm scared.
26:53Get out of my hood.
26:54I'm scared.
26:54I'm scared.
26:55I'm scared.
26:55Hey, Tom.
26:56I'm scared.
26:56Super heavens.
26:56I'm scared.
27:05Dead by my blade!
27:10Dina, we have royal company here to beg for your dainty hand.
27:21You don't remember me.
27:27Well, the king has secured the great victory, and the leaders who did not support him in
27:31his hour of need, they face consequences.
27:35Are you threatening me?
27:38We're handing you an opportunity.
27:40Marrying Eshbal and Dina could prove mutually beneficial.
27:46After a war, a king has debts.
27:49What better way to pay them than lean on the wealthiest leader in all the land?
27:54And yet your mother disrespected me.
27:59Anastasia regrets.
28:01I assure you.
28:04What of you, giant slayer?
28:07What wisdom do you have for me?
28:14You spoke of disrespect before.
28:17It is a feeling I know where.
28:20From my life, so many voices telling me I was less than who I know I am.
28:26But I chose to draw strength from their words, and not be wounded by them, to rise above.
28:36Well said.
28:39But you could reject the king's offer, and gain nothing.
28:44Or you could show strength, and see what there is to gain.
28:50Surely profit heals many wounds.
28:57Spoken like a true man of commerce.
29:00Be careful.
29:02This one's more of a leader than he yet realizes.
29:24You're quite handy with that.
29:29For a woman.
29:30For anyone.
29:32Were you not joining in the celebration?
29:35It was your kill, after all.
29:38That's not how my father tells it.
29:46I am sorry, Dino.
29:51For all the shame I brought upon you.
29:55Careful, Eshba.
29:59I've already got it one pick today.
30:04I've heard the stories about how your father treats you.
30:09He wasn't the son he wanted.
30:12I'm the one enduring symbol of his failures.
30:16Well, that we share.
30:20Perhaps together we could change it.
30:23I'm not marrying you, Eshba, just so you can escape the love of Moses.
30:26It would be an escape for both of us.
30:29You don't like me.
30:31Fair enough.
30:32But marriage doesn't have to be for love.
30:35Oh.
30:37Whisper in my ears, right?
30:38Yes.
30:39Dino.
30:41Dino.
30:41Well, I'm giving you the chance at freedom from this place.
30:47Take it.
30:57I will not birth you in air.
31:00And I want to stallion, along with the King's Grace, to go hunting as much as I like.
31:04Those are my terms.
31:09Of course.
31:17And Eshba, I want to pretend to love you.
31:23I don't have it in me.
31:29I want to pretend to love you.
31:46Avniah, is it come to this?
31:50We'll steal us another way.
31:53So just another knife for the King.
31:56a tool
31:58for his aimless wrath.
32:00I swear enough.
32:02We are a can, Avnil.
32:05Blood means more than us.
32:09You used to be normal.
32:12Please.
32:13Please, Avnil.
32:18You get out of here.
32:19Get out of Israel.
32:21Say a word to no one.
32:23I will find you and I will kill you.
32:25Go!
32:28My Avnil.
33:14More wine.
33:16More wine.
33:40It appears there's no more for you to take,
33:43sister.
34:03I'll do this.
34:09Where is your father?
34:11I'm not sure.
34:22I wish I could make things easier for you,
34:25but
34:29we all have obligations.
34:31Please, mother.
34:32I do not need one more person telling me to get over this.
34:36It's so much more than that.
34:38You saw your father before the battle?
34:40How far he has fallen.
34:43And part of his torment was of your making.
34:46Spells and witchcraft.
34:49They weren't even legal, but you saw fit to change that, didn't you?
34:55Why did you hear that?
34:57Achimelech.
34:57He goes...
34:59Leave us.
35:05You will never speak of this again to anyone.
35:10I know what you did, the mother.
35:12And poor Achimelech was made to transcribe your sin.
35:18One day, you will know what it feels like
35:22to make terrible decisions
35:25in order to save the ones you love.
35:29Do you care for this family?
35:31Do you care for this family?
35:33Of course, I do.
35:36And you will respect your father's decision.
35:42And let this go.
35:46All right.
36:02Well-handled, David.
36:05Yeah, it would have turned us away, but for you...
36:07I only told him the truth.
36:09No.
36:10No, you offered him an alternative.
36:12Found a middle path.
36:13I suppose I learned it from my mother.
36:15She was a woman of patience.
36:17Perhaps.
36:18But you have something that cannot be taught.
36:21Conviction.
36:24You see, soldiers,
36:25they'll follow orders without respecting their leader.
36:28But if you can convince them
36:29that you would just as willingly die
36:31in their cause as you would your own,
36:34those men would follow you into the fires of hell.
36:54I thought I was being called to breakfast
36:56just the two of us.
36:58Didn't we agree no more secrets?
37:02And yet,
37:03you took my signature ring from my finger
37:05while I suffered,
37:06changed my law without consent.
37:14I had no other choice.
37:16I was protecting you.
37:19I told you not to lie to me.
37:21And yet here we are again.
37:24You were foolish to assume someone
37:26wouldn't reveal the truth to me.
37:32A scorpion,
37:35after all.
37:40So.
37:45I made a mistake.
37:48It pains me.
37:50You will not accompany me
37:51and our family to the tabernacle.
37:54Instead,
37:55you will remain in the palace
37:57and consider
37:58how you wish to carry on.
38:01For the dangers I face,
38:05I never believed
38:07you would be one of them.
38:13So.
38:14Go!
38:16Now!
38:20Kezia!
38:23You stay.
38:24You stay.
38:26You stay.
38:28You stay.
39:05What is it?
39:07Why are the guards no longer standing watch?
39:38Take the guards!
39:39Take the guards!
39:41Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
40:10Oh, oh, oh, oh.
40:39Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
40:46Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
41:11Oh, oh, oh, oh.
41:33Oh, oh, oh, oh.
41:42Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
42:19Oh, oh, oh, oh.
42:42Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
42:56I think there's something wrong.
42:58My princess, my name is Sara, I'm a healer.
43:00I can help.
43:07My child, help me.
43:10Right.
43:13Sara.
43:15Are you injured?
43:17At this time?
43:19Then help us.
43:21Come.
43:24Who would be so bold to attack a royal convoy?
43:27They weren't Philistines.
43:28More like a band of cutthroats.
43:30With what intent?
43:32You're a prince?
43:33Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the kingdom?
43:35Whatever they wanted.
43:37Here is the one who's dead.
43:39And with him dies, your accuser, Ishba.
43:42I want the answer, Zavna.
43:44Otherwise, allies of Yair will suspect I had something to do with this.
43:48Go.
43:49Yes, sir.
43:53My king, may I have a moment?
43:56Please, don't ask once again to marry me.
43:58No, my king, I come with a different request.
44:02If I am to be joined with your family,
44:05I ask that you grant me time.
44:08Like any good son, I wish my father to be here to bless my union.
44:12But he and my family are still grieving the loss of my brother, Netanel.
44:16He will be remembered with honor.
44:21More than this,
44:22I know that Michal and Mirab have different feelings about the marriage.
44:26And they shouldn't be rushed to accept the wisdom of your choice.
44:31And I,
44:32I need time
44:34to become a commander and prince worthy of your house.
44:39Your charm worked in Yair,
44:42but I'm not so easy.
44:44Consider this a compromise,
44:47a middle path.
44:49What I ask for is fair and compassionate.
44:52Surely a great king is both.
44:56Very well.
45:00For the sake of all,
45:01we will take time for the willy.
45:05Thank you, my king.
45:09But know this.
45:13You still have much to learn.
45:16Hmm?
45:23It's my mother's,
45:25so
45:26don't tell anyone.
45:30Perfect.
45:40I will let you talk.
45:42Yes.
45:45Netan.
45:49Please.
45:57I am truly sorry.
45:58We could not protect your father.
46:00But,
46:01with his death,
46:04it will not be safe for you to return home.
46:06Without a male heir,
46:08other nobles in your tribe will surely claim leadership.
46:10Not a noble man amongst them.
46:12And you would be easy prey.
46:13Not so easy,
46:14and they know it.
46:16You know,
46:18we both know a giant fell
46:19to a lesser man.
46:21You must remain here.
46:23The king will quickly tire of my company.
46:26He has no duty to me.
46:28To the daughter of a fallen lord,
46:29no.
46:30But to the wife of a prince,
46:32I am in no need of your charity,
46:34Ashford.
46:35No,
46:36it's,
46:37it's more than that.
46:38I,
46:41I find you
46:48intriguing.
47:00You know,
47:03you never defied me that night.
47:08Drunk,
47:09full of the urge.
47:11But you fell asleep at my side.
47:15But your father,
47:16that,
47:17that,
47:17that was his entire claim.
47:19Yes.
47:20Because he believed it happened.
47:22Even though I told him he did not.
47:26You gave him an opportunity
47:27to rid himself of me
47:28and extort the king.
47:33Ashbaal,
47:35you owe me nothing.
47:42Wait.
47:46We owe it to ourselves,
47:47then.
47:49To become more than our fathers expected.
47:52Together,
47:52we can have a second chance.
47:54We marry tomorrow.
47:57Under the circumstances,
47:59we need no ceremony.
48:01This is what I offer.
48:12Can I tend to it?
48:15I've just boiled this.
48:17It's cleaner.
48:26Seems to be healing nicely.
48:27Well,
48:28it was tended to by an excellent healer.
48:29Tell me.
48:33Wise,
48:34defiant.
48:36Perhaps not properly yet seen for her value.
48:44Beautiful.
48:48I would like to meet this healer.
48:51Well,
48:51you should.
48:55When did you decide to come?
48:58Your brother sends messengers
49:00and gifts on your behalf,
49:02unrelenting,
49:03really.
49:05But,
49:06in truth,
49:07I couldn't stop wondering
49:09if you'd recovered.
49:11So,
49:12I thought I would see for myself.
49:15up.
49:26Seems you have.
49:33Mostly.
49:36Not fully.
49:38That'll take a great deal of time.
49:44I'm a very slow healer.
49:48And I need constant care.
50:16the ruthless warrior.
50:20I am here for the king.
50:21And what business do you have with the king?
50:24I offer information in exchange for his grace. Now, step aside.
50:32You attempted a mutiny on the battlefield. Traitor.
50:37Whatever you have to say to the king, you will first say to me.
50:53Adriel brings important news.
50:56My king, please. I kneel at your feet to beg of your mercy. My king.
51:25Please. You know well the punishment for traitors.
51:29But what if I had information that would prove my loyalty?
51:32Information of what kind?
51:35I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem. I know which house he visited.
51:43My king. I know who he anointed.
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