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House of David - Season 2 - Episode 03: The Middle Path
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00:15Previously on House of David, as a reward for your bravery, I give you command of a thousand
00:21applause. 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.
00:47I will use dark magic. He will not change the law. Perhaps you will have to. You and I are
00:54the only
00:54two of our line who will survive. You must crown me king. Keep this between us for now. We did
00:59this
00:59out of necessity. Great profit. Send forth the family of Jesse. What I know has a currency worth more than
01:06gold.
01:20I'll start with a question. Can people change? Can they rise above their nature?
01:30Life has taught me we emerge through fire.
01:36We transform through suffering.
01:40Let me tell you my story.
01:48You are a Heshbav. Prince of Israel. Banished to Andor by his own family. Yes?
01:57Yes. Good.
02:08Are you coming?
02:11Yes.
02:14Yes.
02:15Yes.
02:29Yes.
02:30Yes.
02:32Yes.
02:33Yes.
02:33Yes.
02:34Yes.
02:39Yes.
02:39If you plan to ransom me, I have disappointing news.
02:42I hold no value in my father's eyes.
02:45Perhaps.
02:47I see much more than he does.
02:51Come, my friend.
02:52We have no need for conflict.
02:55I am no friend of yours.
02:58Or your gods.
03:01You will learn in time.
03:16Do as you were told, and I'll spare you the whip.
03:23It's not a trick.
03:25Have your fill.
03:38Tell me, prince.
03:40Have you ever seen an elephant?
03:46What do you want of me?
03:49Enormous, powerful creatures.
03:52But easy to tame.
03:55When 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.
04:07But in time, they give up.
04:14One'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 taught to believe.
04:31The power begins in the mind, not the body.
04:40What do you want of me?
04:44You will suffer until you understand who you really are.
05:01No more.
05:04I'll do anything.
05:08Please.
05:19Remove as Biden's.
05:21He's of no threat anymore.
05:31He's of no threat anymore.
05:32Sit down.
05:40Green?
06:01Why do you show me mercy now?
06:07Like the elephant, Ishbal.
06:11You ceased resisting a rope that held you back.
06:16You 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.
06:40I am loyal to the house of my father.
06:43Sorrel, son of Kish.
06:44Servant to none.
06:52I didn't break, father.
06:55I killed my captors.
06:57Freed the other prisoners.
07:00And together we escaped.
07:04It's quite a story, Ishbal.
07:08I passed through the fire, father.
07:11Do I not seem different to you?
07:14A man possesses substance by what he does, not what he says.
07:19Then 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.
07:42Until now.
07:45You think I didn't hear whispers about your coronation?
07:51There are no secrets that time does not betray Ishbal.
07:57Mother would have told you in time.
08:01But I am telling you now.
08:04I have made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit.
08:08But I promise you.
08:09I wish to redeem them all.
08:12How so?
08:15The woman I defiled.
08:17And was banished for.
08:20I will marry her.
08:22In accordance with the law of Moses.
08:25Ease the burden on our family and the kingdom.
08:28All for your glory.
08:29My king.
08:32My king.
08:53David.
08:54David.
08:58I'm sorry.
09:02I don't know why he would do that.
09:04My father, he's just.
09:05Shh.
09:05I know.
09:07I don't know what to do now.
09:10I know, but we cannot give up.
09:17What are you reading?
09:19The story of Joseph.
09:21It's my favorite.
09:24Would you read it to me?
09:26Yes.
09:27Yes.
09:32And Joseph said to them.
09:34Do not be afraid.
09:38Am I in the place of God?
09:41You intended to harm me.
09:44But the Lord used it for good.
09:46To accomplish what is now being done.
09:52It's beautiful.
09:54These words.
09:55They give me hope.
09:59Hope.
10:01Be a welcome gift right now.
10:04Have you spoken to me off?
10:05Not yet.
10:06I need to speak with my father.
10:10But I know all too well how that will go.
10:14Then let me speak to him.
10:16You don't know him like I do, David.
10:19He's stubborn.
10:20He doesn't listen.
10:24Why is this so difficult?
10:28We will find a way.
10:30It's like the world has conspired to hold us back.
10:34It's constantly pushing us against the current.
10:39Then we will keep swimming.
10:43But better yet, we will change the course of the river altogether.
10:47We shall.
10:49The Lord helped me defeat a giant.
10:52I'm sure you will help me speak to your father.
10:57Well, my father.
10:59He will not fall so easily.
11:03What world, Avner?
11:05Samuel has escaped the city.
11:07He must have had help to get beyond the walls.
11:09We held Samuel captive.
11:10To help him.
11:12Remember the former days, yes.
11:14I have scouts searching for him.
11:16Anything more avert could have consequences.
11:19But the people revere him.
11:20As do I.
11:21That old snake will slither into the grass and by this time.
11:25Surely he'll show up at the tabernacle.
11:27And there he will kiss my ring.
11:29If he refuses.
11:31No.
11:32You cannot harm Samuel, father.
11:35People would rise up.
11:37My king.
11:38That was not the time, David.
11:40What troubles you come?
11:42There has been a great mistake.
11:46I cannot marry Mirav.
11:48When it is Michal, who I love.
11:51She wants us to be together.
11:53Surely her wishes matter.
11:55And my choice is...
11:56Okay, you should go now.
11:58No, no, Avner.
11:59Let me tell you something about choice.
12:02Men go to war and death when I order them to.
12:06I feed my people or they starve.
12:09They live free or are enslaved.
12:12Because I choose one way or the other.
12:15No one dares question the wisdom of my actions.
12:18Who gave you the right?
12:22I only ask that you reconsider.
12:26RECONSIDER!
12:27All right, all right.
12:28That's enough.
12:30The king's gratitude is a cup not many get to drink from.
12:35Pray or not choke on it.
12:38Go.
12:49Can you believe him?
12:50Why would he do this?
12:51You know what he's like.
12:52I'm sure he has his reasons.
12:54What reasons?
12:55David loves me and I love him.
12:58Father knows this.
12:59There is no good reason why he would have David marry you.
13:04We should go.
13:06We should go and talk to him.
13:07You know, together.
13:08We can convince him.
13:10Will you stop cleaning?
13:14Father has made up his mind.
13:16No.
13:17And I am the older sister, so it does make sense.
13:20Miraf.
13:21Perhaps father thinks you are too soft-hearted for David.
13:25For what he needs to become.
13:28Soft-hearted?
13:29No, relax.
13:30I didn't mean to offend.
13:31I'm sure you didn't either.
13:35Right?
13:47I cannot marry Miraf.
13:49I will not.
13:52You cannot let frustration distract you.
14:00You're a new commander.
14:10I'm David.
14:11Yes, yes, I know who you are.
14:14It's an honor to serve under you.
14:17Uriah.
14:20Uriah?
14:20And I, I'm Oaz.
14:24Oaz.
14:25Nice to meet both of you.
14:27Thank you for the hand, Uriah.
14:28Don't you all have duties?
14:31My prince.
14:35You're improving, am I?
14:38No.
14:39I was disarmed and humiliated more than a few times when I was learning.
14:43Yes, when you were a boy, not a commander.
14:48We're all capable of becoming more.
14:52Take up your sword.
14:56Less sparring, more footwork.
14:59And balance.
15:00You see?
15:04Soldier is not just brute force.
15:07He is finesse.
15:09You try.
15:12Keep your weight low, your feet light.
15:16With confidence.
15:17I have to trust that you deserve this.
15:19You see, my father taught me long ago.
15:23A leader must believe he's cut from that cloth.
15:26Whether it started as fine silk or wool,
15:29a king can be fashioned from either.
15:36We told you to stop.
15:37Keep moving.
15:37Oh, again.
15:39Yes.
15:40Let it flow.
15:42Use your hips.
15:43Strong.
15:45Let's go.
15:47Again.
15:48Balance.
16:01You ready?
16:05Better.
16:14Pointing towards your enemy always.
16:15Nice.
16:19And forward on the same foot.
16:21Come down.
16:39Good.
16:41One.
16:42Two.
16:53The boys are natural.
16:55A hero in the making.
16:57Yes.
16:59If he shines too bright, even a king may find himself blinded.
17:05I know what I'm doing.
17:09And yet, you invited chaos into our home, our daughters.
17:15Why must you make these decisions without discussing with me first?
17:21You're right.
17:24Part of love is trust and honesty.
17:27A husband and wife should keep no secrets from each other.
17:33Do you agree?
17:40Who told you?
17:43Does it matter?
17:45I was meaning to tell you myself when the time was right.
17:50And yet, you did not.
17:53I understand.
17:54You did what you felt you had to.
18:03But admit it.
18:05You did grieve me a bit quickly.
18:09I never have to again.
18:24I never have to lie to me again.
18:41Supplies are low with all.
18:43We must continue this another time.
18:47Give us a few days.
18:48Yes.
18:51He summoned his father.
18:53There are many matters to be resolved.
18:55Not least is Ishbal's return.
18:57Hmm.
18:58So how do we settle the dispute with Yahir?
19:00Ishbal will wed Dina, the daughter of Yahir, of Dan.
19:06This was my decision.
19:08The law of Moses will be respected.
19:11The kingdom will be stronger for it.
19:14You and your men will escort your brother to negotiate.
19:17Be wise and respectful.
19:20Show Yahir.
19:20We take him seriously.
19:23David should lead.
19:26Yes.
19:27Teach him.
19:28The leader of man is more than just a warrior.
19:31You must also be capable of crafting peace.
19:35Thank you, my king.
19:38You have your orders.
19:46I'm really going to marry her.
19:48I thought you said she had a lumpy back.
19:50In truth, I don't remember.
19:53I'm really going to marry her.
19:57You have everything?
19:59Be safe.
20:08You may want to keep a closer eye on him.
20:15Good luck on your little adventure.
20:17When you return, we can begin to make arrangements.
20:22Can't let this bar be the first to marry, can we?
20:26I must be going.
20:27I must be going.
20:53My queen.
20:59my friend the king has been restored
21:05now is the time when magic and witchcraft must return to the shadows
21:13i'm afraid it is not safe for you to remain here in geber
21:18so i am to be banished no no this is not a punishment
21:23i am protecting both of us
21:27i owe you a debt of gratitude for your friendship
21:34and discretion
21:39if you ever need me again
21:42i will find you
22:03so
22:05No, no, no, no, no.
22:35Oh
23:15the room has been done already the jeweler has repaired your necklace i was returning it
23:25your duties are with the princesses see to those yes my queen
23:35i trust you've checked every corner for scorpions scorpions my queen yes elusive little things
23:46crawling through the smallest crack hoping to catch their prey unaware
23:52they must be careful to crush them before they can do any harm
24:00you're hurting me
24:14the people would celebrate a union between david and either princess
24:19why can it not be me even in victory there are still wolves at my door
24:24i need the giant killer at my sight he is a symbol of god's faith in me and i could
24:31make him happy
24:32this is not about making him happy this is about shaping him into the man i need him to become
24:39to serve my will but father i love you with the light of a thousand stars
24:49but your sister's right she is the better choice
24:55did mirab ask you for this she did it is what best serves our nation
25:17it's not just men who climb ladders to reach their ambition it's petty sisters too
25:39how much further till then are you finding horse riding uncomfortable brother
25:47we could always arrange a donkey for you or you could just walk
25:56your brother does not hide his jealousy well
26:01i didn't ask to be in command of him i just want him to think i'm worthy
26:08well if you seek it from those who won't give it
26:11says more about you than them
26:18so do you know how much further till then
26:29make way for the princes of israel jonathan and esh bar
26:34in what cause an audience with your lord here of dan
26:42you won't find him at his court he's in the woods beyond
27:04no matter what happens you don't lose your temper
27:07when do i ever lose my temper of my dreams
27:13yeah i heard it done i heard the little dog was on the loose again
27:18come to grovel at my feet we are here on the orders of your king
27:23the same king whose wife ordered her son into banishment for his sins against my house
27:27yet there he is we only wish to talk we're not talking we're hunting hunting what
27:36wild boar is unclean you invoke the law to me while standing beside your brother who broke it
27:46still we don't eat it but the philistines do and they have metal to trade for it brother
27:55i offer what you first requested a union by marriage of our two houses
28:04no i am not interested in lifting your shame
28:10do not turn your back on your prince
28:14perhaps i could speak with dina
28:18ask her thoughts when did her thoughts matter
28:22i think you have traveled many miles for nothing best be on your way
28:33are you the one they call the giant killer
28:37actually it's a giant slayer
28:40yes i am david
28:41i wonder if you're as quick with a blade as you are with a sling
28:46only one way to find out
28:49join me
28:51i will not hunt an unclean animal
28:54very well
28:55but you walk don't you
29:02come let's hunt
29:10quiet now
29:12boars are clever animals
29:15dangerous too when cornered
29:17much like the king
29:19much like the king
29:25uh
29:32uh
29:34uh
29:34uh
29:58Dead by my blade!
30:04Dina, we have royal company here to beg for your dainty hand.
30:16You don't remember me.
30:21Well, the king has secured the great victory.
30:24The leaders who did not support him in his hour of need, they face consequences.
30:29Are you threatening me?
30:33We're handing you an opportunity.
30:35Marying Eshbal and Dina could prove mutually beneficial.
30:41After a war, a king has debts.
30:45What better way to pay them than lean on the wealthiest leader in all the land.
30:49And yet your mother disrespected me.
30:55Yeah, mistakes you regret, I assure you.
31:01What of you, giant slayer?
31:04What wisdom do you have for me?
31:11You spoke of disrespect before.
31:14It is a feeling I know well.
31:17Of my life, so many voices telling me I was less than who I know I am.
31:23But I chose to draw strength from their words and not be wounded by them.
31:29To rise above.
31:34Well said.
31:37You could reject the king's offer and gain nothing.
31:42Or you could show strength and see what there is to gain.
31:49Surely prophet heals many wounds.
31:56Spoken like a true man of commerce.
31:59And be careful.
32:01This one's more of a leader than he had realized.
32:24You're quite handy with that.
32:29For a woman.
32:31For anyone.
32:33Were you not joining in the celebration?
32:36It was your kill, after all.
32:39That's not how my father tells it.
32:48I am sorry, Dina.
32:49Well.
32:52For all the shame I brought upon you.
32:57Careful, Eshpal.
33:01I've already gathered one pig today.
33:07I've heard the stories about how your father treats you.
33:11I wasn't the son he wanted.
33:15I'm the one enduring symbol of his failures.
33:19Or that we share.
33:23Perhaps together we could change it.
33:26I'm not marrying you, Eshpal, just so you can escape the law of Moses.
33:30It would be an escape for both of us.
33:32You don't like me.
33:34Fair enough.
33:36But marriage doesn't have to be for love.
33:38Oh.
33:40Whisper in my ears, right prince.
33:43Dina.
33:44Dina.
33:46I'm giving you the chance at freedom from this place.
33:51Take it.
34:02I will not birth you in air.
34:05And I want to stall you in.
34:07Along with the king's grace to go hunting as much as I like.
34:10Those are my terms.
34:14Of course.
34:15Of course.
34:23And Eshpal.
34:26I want to pretend to love you.
34:30I don't have it in me.
34:32I want to come and try.
34:45Come, I want to go again.
34:46I want to go and go.
34:47I want to go again.
34:48I want to go.
34:48I want to go.
34:48You don't have to type.
34:48Okay.
34:48Avni.
34:49Oh, let's try it out.
34:58Oh, so it's another way.
35:00So you're just another knife for the king.
35:04A tool for his aimless wrath.
35:08I swore an oath.
35:11We are a king, Avnir.
35:13Blood means more than us.
35:17You used to be noble.
35:20Please.
35:22Please, Avnir.
35:26You get out of here.
35:28Get out of Israel.
35:30Say a word to no one.
35:32I will find you and I will kill you.
35:34Go!
35:37Bye, Avnir.
35:55Bye.
35:57Bye.
36:00Bye.
36:04Bye.
36:14Bye.
36:26More wine.
36:53It appears there's no more for you to take, sister.
36:57Bye.
37:15Here's your father.
37:17There's no more for you to take, sir.
37:17I'll do this.
37:23Where is your father?
37:26I'm not sure.
37:37I wish I could make things easier for you.
37:42But...
37:44We all have obligations.
37:47Please, Mother, I do not need one more person telling me to get over this.
37:51It's so much more than that.
37:54You saw your father before the battle?
37:56How far he has fallen.
37:59And part of his torment was of your making.
38:03Spouse and witch-crush.
38:06They weren't even legal, but you saw fit to change that, didn't you?
38:11Why did you hear that?
38:13Achimelech.
38:14He was...
38:16Leave us.
38:22You will never speak of this again.
38:25To anyone.
38:28I know what you did, Mother.
38:30And poor Achimelech was made to transcribe your sin.
38:36One day, you will know what it feels like to make terrible decisions in order to save the ones you
38:45love.
38:48Do you care for this family?
38:52Of course I do.
38:54Then you will respect your father's decision.
39:00And let this go.
39:05All right.
39:23Well handled, David.
39:25Yeah, it would have turned us away, but for you...
39:27I only told him the truth.
39:29No.
39:30No, you offered him an alternative.
39:32Found a middle path.
39:34I suppose I learned it from my mother.
39:36She was a woman of patience.
39:37Perhaps.
39:39But you have something that cannot be taught.
39:43Conviction.
39:45You see, soldiers, they'll follow orders without respecting their leader.
39:49But if you can convince them that you would just as willingly die in their course as you would your
39:54own,
39:56those men would follow you into the fires of hell.
40:17I thought I was being called to breakfast. Just the two of us.
40:22Didn't we agree? No more secrets.
40:25And yet, you took my signature ring from my finger while I suffered.
40:30Changed my law without consent.
40:38I had no other choice.
40:40I was protecting you.
40:43Why don't you not to lie to me?
40:45And yet here we are again.
40:48You were foolish to assume someone wouldn't reveal the truth to me.
40:56A scorpion after all.
41:04Sorry.
41:10I made a mistake.
41:13It pains me.
41:15You will not accompany me and our family to the tabernacle.
41:20Instead, you will remain in the palace and consider how you wish to carry on.
41:28Of all the dangers I face, I never believed you would be one.
41:34I'm sorry.
41:40I'm sorry.
41:42Now!
41:46Kezia.
41:50You stay.
41:52I don't obey, bro.
42:08And now
42:10I'm looking for all of you.
42:11I've seen it and mostraativism.
42:11You've seen it before.
42:12I did not stand there.
42:12I thought I didn't have anything but...
42:12I thought I liked it before you.
42:14R chic.
42:25Oh, oh, oh.
42:34What is it?
42:36Why are the guards no longer a standing watch?
43:08Take your arms!
43:10Take your arms!
43:11Take your arms!
43:11Take your arms!
43:24Take your arms!
43:37Come on!
43:39Abii! Hold it up!
44:07Donovan! Get him down!
44:45No!
45:04Oh
45:54Oh
46:25Oh
46:37I think there's something wrong, my princess. My name is Sara. I'm a healer. I can help
46:48We have help me
46:55Sara
46:57Are you injured at this time then help us come
47:06Who would be so bold to attack a royal convoy they weren't philistines
47:10More like a band of cut throats with what intent you'll a prince
47:16Rob one of the wealthiest lords in the kingdom whatever they wanted
47:20Here is the one who's dead and with him dies your accuserish bow
47:25I want the answers of now
47:27Otherwise allies of you are you will suspect. I had something to do with this
47:31Go
47:33Yes, sir
47:37My king may I have a moment
47:38Please don't ask once again to marry me
47:42No, my king. I come with a different request
47:46If I am to be joined with your family
47:49I ask that you grant me time
47:52Like any good son, I wish my father to be here to bless my union
47:57But he and my family are still grieving the loss of my brother Nethanel
48:00He will be remembered with honor
48:06More than this I know that Michal and Mirab have different feelings about the marriage
48:11And they shall not be rushed to accept the wisdom of your choice
48:16And I
48:17I need time
48:20To become a commander and prince worthy of your house
48:25Your charm worked in Yair
48:27But I'm not so easy
48:31Consider this a compromise
48:32A middle path
48:35What I ask for is fair and compassionate
48:39Surely a great king is both
48:43Very well
48:46For the sake of all
48:48We will take time for the wedding
48:52Thank you
48:53Thank you, my king
48:57But know this
49:00You still have much to learn
49:02Hmm?
49:11It's my mother's, so
49:15Don't tell anyone
49:18Perfect
49:29I will let you talk
49:32Thank you
49:34Lina
49:38Please
49:47I am truly sorry
49:48We could not protect your father
49:50But
49:51With his death
49:54It will not be safe for you to return home
49:57Without a male heir
49:58Other nobles in your tribe will surely claim leadership
50:00Not a noble man amongst them
50:02And you would be easy prey
50:04Not so easy and they know it
50:07Dina
50:09We both know a giant fell to a lesser man
50:12You must remain here
50:14The king will quickly tire of my company
50:17He has no duty to me
50:19To the daughter of a fallen lord, no
50:22But to the wife of a prince
50:24I am in no need of your charity, Ashfall
50:27No, it's
50:29It's more than that
50:30I, uh
50:34I find you
50:40Intriguing
50:53You know
50:56You never defiled me that night
51:01Drunk
51:03Full of the urge
51:05But you fell asleep at my side
51:09But your father
51:10That
51:12That was his entire claim
51:13Yes
51:14Because he believed it happened
51:17Even though I told him he did not
51:20You gave him an opportunity to read himself of me
51:23And extort the king
51:28Ashfall
51:30You owe me nothing
51:37Wait
51:41We owe it to ourselves then
51:44To become more than our fathers expected
51:47Together we can have a second chance
51:50We marry tomorrow
51:52Under the circumstances
51:54We need no ceremony
51:57This is what I offer
52:08Can I tend to it?
52:12I've just boiled this
52:13It's cleaner
52:23Seems to be healing nicely
52:24Well, it was tended to by an excellent healer
52:28Tell me
52:31Wise
52:32But defiant
52:35Perhaps not properly yet seen for her value
52:43Beautiful
52:47I would like to meet this healer
52:49Well, you should
52:53Why did you decide to come?
52:56Your brother sent messengers and gifts on your behalf
53:01Unrelenting, really
53:04But, in truth
53:07I couldn't stop wondering if you'd recovered
53:11So I thought I would see for myself
53:13Up
53:26Seems you have
53:33Mostly
53:35Not fully
53:39It will take a great deal of time
53:46I'm a very slow healer
53:49And I need constant care
53:51Ah
53:53Okay
54:16Ah
54:18Ah, the ruthless warrior.
54:23I'm here for the king.
54:24And what business do you have with the king?
54:27I offer information in exchange for his grace.
54:31Now, step aside.
54:36You attempted a mutiny on the battlefield.
54:40Traitor.
54:41Whatever you have to say to the king, you will first say to me.
54:55My king.
54:57Adriel brings important news.
55:01My king.
55:02Please.
55:03I kneel at your feet to beg of your mercy.
55:10My king.
55:30Please.
55:33You know well the punishment for traitors.
55:36But what if I had information that would prove my loyalty?
55:39Information of what kind?
55:40I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem.
55:44I know which house he visited.
55:50My king.
55:53I know who he anointed.
55:55My king.
56:19Oh, my God.
56:22See you next time.
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