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House Of David S01E03 (2025)
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00:03I'll start with a question, can people change, can they rise above their nature, life has
00:13taught me, we emerged through fire, we transformed through suffering, let me tell you my story
00:30You are Eshbaal, prince of Israel, banished to handle it by his own family, yes?
00:40Yes, good
00:49Are you coming?
01:18If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news, I hold no value in my father's eyes
01:24Perhaps, I see much more than he does, come my friend, we have no need for conflict
01:34I am no friend of yours, or your gods, you will learn, in time
01:54Do as you are told, and I'll spare you the whip
02:00That'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, but 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, but 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 in the body
03:13What do you want of me?
03:17You will suffer until you understand who you really are
03:33No more
03:36I'll do anything
03:41Please
03:50Remove his bitings, he is of no threat anymore
04:02Sit down
04:10Drink
04:11Drink
04:11Drink
04:31Why do you show me mercy now?
04:36Like the elephant, Ishval
04:40You ceased resisting the rope that held you back
04:45You became compliant
04:47Allowing lesser men
04:49To choose your fate
04:52But now
04:56It's time for you to decide your path
05:03To decide for yourself
05:08I am loyal to the house of my father
05:10Saul, son of Kish
05:12Servant to Nata
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, Ishbal
05:34I passed through the fire, father
05:37Do 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
05:53By mother
05:55We believed you had been defeated and killed
05:58That someone had to step up and lead to what was left of our people
06:00And so I did
06:01You 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, Ishbal
06:21Mother would have told you in time
06:25But I am telling you now
06:28I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit
06:31But I promise you
06:32I wish to redeem them all
06:36How so?
06:38The woman I defiled
06:40And was banished for
06:43I will marry her
06:45In accordance with the law of Moses
06:48Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom
06:51All for your glory
06:53My king
07:00David
07:01David
07:05I'm sorry
07:09I don't know why he would do that
07:11My father is just
07:11I know
07:14I don't know what to do now
07:16I know
07:17We 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
07:38Do not be afraid
07:43Am I in the place of God?
07:46You intended to harm me
07:48But the Lord used it for good
07:51To accomplish what is now being done
07:56It's beautiful
07:58These words
07:59These words
08:00They give me hope
08:03Hope
08:05You're welcome gift right now
08:07Have you spoken to me off?
08:09Not yet
08:10I need to speak with my father
08:13But
08:14I know too well how that will go
08:17Then let me speak to him
08:18You don't know him
08:20You don't know him
08:20Like I do David
08:21He's
08:22He'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
08:35It's constantly pushing us against the current
08:41Well then we
08:42We will keep swimming
08:45Or better yet
08:46We will change the course of the river altogether
08:49Michael
08:50The Lord helped me defeat the giant
08:54I'm sure you will help me speak to your father
08:56On my father
09:01He will not fall so easily
09:04What world, Avner?
09:06Samuel has escaped the city
09:07Must have had help to get beyond the walls
09:09We held Samuel captive
09:11To help him
09:12Remember the former days, yes
09:14I have scouts searching for him
09:16Anything more avert could have consequences
09:19The 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
09:28And if he refuses?
09:30No
09:31You cannot harm Samuel, father
09:34People would rise up
09:36My king
09:37Now is not the time, David
09:39What troubles have you come?
09:41There has been a great mistake
09:45I cannot marry Marav
09:47When it is Michal who I love
09:50She wants us to be together
09:51Surely 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
10:02When 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
10:12No one dares question the wisdom of my actions
10:16Who give you the right?
10:19I only ask
10:21How to reconsider
10:22Reconsider!
10:23All right
10:24All right
10:25That's enough
10:27The king's gratitude
10:29Is a cup not many get to drink from
10:32Pray or not choke on it
10:34Go
10:35Come on
10:44Can 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
11:00We 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
11:10No
11:11And I am the older sister
11:12So it does make sense
11:14Miraf
11:15Perhaps Father thinks you are too soft-hearted for David
11:18For what he needs to become
11:21Soft-hearted?
11:23No, relax
11:24I didn't mean to offend
11:26I'm sure you didn't either
11:29Right?
11:40I can not marry Miraf
11:42I will not
11:44David
11:45You can not let frustration destroy you
11:52See?
11:53Destroy you
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
12:12Uriah?
12:13And I
12:14I'm Oaz
12:15Oaz
12:16Nice to meet both of you
12:18Thank you for the hand Uriah
12:19Don't you all have your teeth?
12:23There 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, when you were a boy
12:36Not a commander
12:37We're all capable of becoming more
12:42Take up your sword
12:45Less sparring
12:46More 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
13:06You have to trust that you deserve this
13:08You see my father taught me long ago
13:11A leader must believe he is cut from that cloth
13:14Whether it started as fine silk or wool
13:17A king can be fashioned from either
13:23We told you to stop, keep moving
13:25Again
13:27Yes
13:27Let it flow
13:29Use your hips
13:30Strong
13:32Let's go
13:35Again
13:35Balance
13:40We're not here
13:41Yes
13:48Ready ?
13:49Caller
13:51Better ?
13:54Am I?
13:56No
13:59No
14:00No
14:01No
14:01No
14:01No
14:01No
14:01No
14:04And forward on the same foot come down.
14:37The boys are natural.
14:39Are you 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?
15:01The first.
15:04You're right.
15:07Part of love is trust and honesty.
15:10A husband and wife should keep more secrets from each other.
15:15Do you agree?
15:22Who told you?
15:25It doesn't matter.
15:27I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right.
15:30And 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...
16:09...never lie to me again.
16:19Supplies are low with ore.
16:22We must continue this another time.
16:26Give us a few days.
16:27Yes.
16:30You summoned his 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 Daan.
16:44This was my decision.
16:46The law of Moses will be respected.
16:49The 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 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.
17:22You're really going to marry her?
17:24Thought 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.
18:09Hello.
18:26My 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 banished.
18:51No.
18:53This is not a punishment.
18:55I am protecting both of us.
18:58I owe you a debt of gratitude.
19:01For your friendship.
19:04And discretion.
19:09If you ever need me again.
19:13How do we find you?
19:34If you ever need me again.
19:35No.
19:36No.
19:38No.
19:58Yes.
20:03Oh, 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.
21:05Scorpions, 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 either princess.
21:42Why can there not be me?
21:43Even in victory, there are still wolves at my door.
21:47I need the giant killer at my side.
21:50He is a symbol of God's faith in me.
21:52And I could make them happy.
21:54This is not about making him happy.
21:58This is about shaping him into the man I need him to become.
22:01To serve my will.
22:03But, Father...
22:03Michal.
22:04I love you with the light of a thousand stars.
22:11But your sister is right.
22:13She is the better choice.
22:17Did Mirab ask you for this?
22:20She did.
22:22It is what best serves our nation.
22:26Michal.
22:37It is not just men who climb lathers to reach their ambition.
22:43It is my sisters too.
22:59How much further till then?
23:02Are you finding horse riding uncomfortable, brother?
23:05We 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.
23:22I just want him to think I'm worthy.
23:25Well, if you seek it from those who won't give it...
23:29It 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.
23:53He will have done.
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.
24:22When do I ever lose my temper of my dreams?
24:29I heard a 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 banishment for his sins against my house, yet there he is.
24:43We only wish to talk.
24:45We only wish to talk.
24:45We're not talking.
24:47They'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, brother.
25:07I offer what you first requested.
25:10A union by marriage of our two houses.
25:16No.
25:17I am not interested in lifting your shame.
25:22Do not turn your back on your prince.
25:26Perhaps I can speak with Dina.
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?
26:11Come.
26:13Let's hunt.
26:18Quiet now.
26:21Boars are clever animals.
26:24Dangerous too when cornered.
26:27Much like the king.
26:28Here.
26:43Which one?
26:51I must.
26:52I must.
26:53I must.
26:54I must.
26:55I must.
26:55Go ahead.
27:05Dead by my blade
27:10Dina
27:11We have royal company
27:15Here to beg for your dainty hand
27:21You don't remember me
27:27The king has secured the great victory
27:30The leaders who did not support him
27:31In his hour of need
27:32They face consequences
27:35Are you threatening me?
27:38We're handing you an opportunity
27:40Marrying Eshbar and Dina
27:41Could prove mutually beneficial
27:47After a war
27:48A king has debts
27:49What better way to pay them
27:51Than lean on the wealthiest leader
27:52In all the land
27:54And yet your mother
27:58Disrespected me
27:59Yeah, mistakes you regrets
28:00I 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
28:20For my life
28:21So many voices telling me
28:23I was
28:24Less than who I know I am
28:26But I chose to draw strength
28:27From their words
28:28And not be wounded by them
28:31To rise above
28:36Well said
28:39You could reject the king's offer
28:41And gain nothing
28:44Or you could show strength
28:45And see what there is
28:46To gain
28:50Surely profit
28:51Heals many wounds
28:57Spoken like a true man
28:58Of commerce
29:00And be careful
29:02This one's more of a leader
29:03Than he yet realizes
29:24You're quite handy with that
29:29For a woman
29:30For anyone
29:33Were you not joining in the celebration?
29:36It was your kill after all
29:38That's not how my father tells it
29:47I am sorry, Dino
29:51For all the shame
29:52I brought upon you
29:55Careful, Eshba
29:59I've already got it
30:00One pick today
30:05I've heard the stories
30:06About how your father treats you
30:09He wasn't the son you wanted
30:12I'm the one
30:13Enduring symbol
30:14Of his failures
30:16Or that we share
30:20Perhaps together
30:21We could change it
30:23I'm not marrying you, Eshba
30:25Just so you can escape
30:26The law of Moses
30:26It would be an escape
30:27For both of us
30:29You don't like me
30:31Fair enough
30:32But marriage doesn't have to be
30:34For love
30:35Oh
30:37Whisper in my ears
30:38With friends
30:39Dino
30:41Dino
30:42I'm giving you the chance
30:44At freedom
30:44From this place
30:47Take it
30:48Take it
30:57I will not earth you in air
31:00And I want to stallion
31:01Along with the king's grace
31:03To go hunting as much as I like
31:05Those are my terms
31:08Of course
31:17And Eshba
31:18I want to pretend to love you
31:24I don't have it in me
31:47Is it come to this
31:50Wish there was another way
31:53So you're just another knife
31:54For the king
31:56A tool
31:58For his aimless wrath
32:00I swear enough
32:02We are a king, Agne
32:05Blood means more than us
32:09You used to be normal
32:12Please
32:13Please, Agne
32:18Get out of here
32:19Get out of Israel
32:21Say a word to no one
32:22I will find you
32:24And I will kill you
32:25Go
32:28Bye, Agne
32:35Bye, Agne
32:37Bye, Agne
32:48Bye, Agne
32:49Bye, Agne
32:50Bye, Agne
32:53Bye, Agne
32:53Bye, Agne
32:56Bye, Agne
32:58Bye, Agne
32:59Bye, Agne
33:14More wine.
33:40It appears there's no more for you to take, sister.
34:03I'll do this, thank you.
34:09Where is your father?
34:11I'm not sure.
34:22I wish I could make things easier for you, but...
34:29You all have obligations.
34:31Please, mother, I 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.
34:47Spells and witchcraft.
34:49No.
34:50They weren't even legal, but you so fit to change that, didn't I?
34:55Why did you hear that?
34:56Achimelech.
34:57He goes...
34:59Leave us.
35:05You will never speak of this again to anyone.
35:10I know what you did, mother.
35:12And poor Achimelech was made to transcribe your sin.
35:18One day, you will know what it feels like to make terrible decisions in order to save the ones you
35:27love.
35:29Do you care for this family?
35:32Do you care for this family?
35:34Of course I do.
35:36And you will respect your father's decision.
35:42And let this go.
35:47All right.
36:01All right.
36:03Well handled, David.
36:05God would have turned us away, but for you...
36:07I only told him the truth.
36:08No.
36:10No.
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, they'll follow orders without respecting their leader.
36:28But if you can convince them that you would just as willingly die in their cause as you would your
36:32own,
36:34Those men would follow you into the fires of hell.
36:58Those men would follow you into the fires of hell.
37:02And yet, you took my signature ring from my finger while 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 wouldn't reveal the truth to me.
37:32A scorpion after all.
37:40Sorry.
37:46I made a mistake.
37:48It pains me.
37:49You will not accompany me and our family to the tabernacle.
37:54Instead,
37:55you will remain in the palace
37:57and consider how you wish to carry on.
38:01Of all the dangers I face,
38:05I never believed you would be one.
38:13Go!
38:15Now!
38:19Kezia!
38:23You stay.
38:51You stay.
39:02You stay.
39:05What is it?
39:07Why are the guards no longer standing watch?
39:32You stay.
39:35You stay.
39:38Take your arms! Take your arms!
39:41Take your arms! Take your arms!
40:06Abby! Hold it up!
40:10No!
40:11No!
40:16No!
40:21No!
40:23No!
40:25No!
40:28No!
40:28No!
40:28You can't move the game!
40:29No!
40:31No!
40:33No!
40:33No!
40:34Come on!
40:34Get him down!
40:36Ow!
40:38Ow!
40:40Oof!
40:43Get ready!
40:48Wps.
40:54Woo!
40:55No!
40:56Woo!
40:59Hu!
41:00Just stand,
41:01come on!
41:09No!
41:33No!
42:04No!
42:33No!
42:36No!
42:38No!
42:39No!
42:41No!
42:41No!
42:43No!
42:43No!
42:44No!
42:44No!
42:44No!
42:45No!
42:45No!
42:46No!
42:48No!
42:50No!
42:50No!
42:54No!
42:57I think there's something wrong.
42:58My princess!
42:59My name is Sara.
43:00I'm a healer.
43:00I can help.
43:01I can help.
43:07Myrhal!
43:08Help me.
43:10Right.
43:13Sara.
43:15Are you injured?
43:17At this time?
43:19Then help us.
43:21Come.
43:23Who 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?
43:32Kill a prince?
43:33Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the kingdom?
43:35Whatever they wanted.
43:37Here is the one who was dead.
43:39And with him die, you're accuser, Ishba.
43:42I want answers, Avna.
43:44Otherwise, allies of Yair will suspect I had something to do with this.
43:48Go.
43:49Yes, sir.
43:54My king, may I have a moment?
43:55Please.
43:56Don't ask once again to marry me.
43:58No, my king.
43:59I come with a different request.
44:02If I am to be joined with your family, I 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, Nathaniel.
44:16He will be remembered with honor.
44:21More than this, I know that Mikhal 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, I need time to become a commander and prince worthy of your house.
44:38Hm.
44:40Your charm worked in Yair, but I'm not so easy.
44:44Consider this a compromise.
44:46A 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, we will take time for the withy.
45:06Thank you, my king.
45:09But know this.
45:13You still have much to learn.
45:23It's my mother's, so...
45:27Don't tell anyone.
45:30Perfect.
45:40I will let you talk.
45:42Yes.
45:45Lena.
45:49Please.
45:57I am truly sorry we could not protect your father.
46:01But with his death, it will not be safe for you to return home.
46:07Without a male heir, other 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, and they know it.
46:16Nina.
46:18We both know a giant fell to a lesser man.
46:21You must remain here.
46:22The king will quickly tire of my company.
46:26He has no duty to me.
46:28To the daughter of a fallen lord, no.
46:30And to the wife of a prince.
46:32I am in no need of your charity, Ashvar.
46:36No, it's...
46:37It's more than that.
46:38I, uh...
46:42I 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.
47:16But your father...
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 to rid himself of me.
47:29And extort the king.
47:33Ashbal.
47:35You owe me nothing.
47:42Wait.
47:46We owe it to ourselves then.
47:49To become more than our fathers expected.
47:52Together we can have a second chance.
47:54We marry tomorrow.
47:56Under 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, it was tended to by an excellent healer.
48:30Tell me.
48:33Wise.
48:34With defiant.
48:37Perhaps not properly yet seen for her value.
48:44Beautiful.
48:49I would like to meet this healer.
48:50Well, you should.
48:55Why did you decide to come?
48:57Your brother sends messengers and gifts on your behalf unrelenting, really.
49:05But in truth, I couldn't stop wondering if you'd recovered.
49:11So I thought I would see for myself.
49:15Up.
49:27Seems you have.
49:33mostly
49:36not fully
49:38that will take a great deal of time
49:45I'm a very slow healer
49:48and I need constant care
50:16the ruthless warrior
50:20I'm here for the key
50:21and what business do you have with the king
50:24I offer information
50:26in exchange for his grace
50:28now step aside
50:32you attempted a mutiny
50:34on the battlefield
50:35traitor
50:37whatever you have to say to the king
50:39it will first say to me
50:51my king
50:53Adriel brings important news
50:55my king
50:56please
50:58I kneel
51:00at your feet
51:01to beg of your mercy
51:05my king
51:23please
51:26you know well
51:28the punishment for traitors
51:29but what if I had information
51:31that would prove my loyalty
51:32information of what kind
51:34I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem
51:37I know which house he visited
51:43my king
51:46I know who he anointed
51:48I know it
51:51I do not know which house he would
51:51it will be
51:52I know
51:55why
51:56I know
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