House of David

Previously on House of David ...

I won this battle.

You will anoint me again.

This I cannot do.

David loves me. There is no good reason why he would have David marry you.

Your sister is right. She is the better choice.

Get out of Israel. I will find you and I will kill you.

Eshbaal will wed Dinah. The daughter of Yahir of Dan.

We need no ceremony. Together we can have a second chance.

The one Samuel anoints, he must be slain along with everyone in his household.

You and your child defile the name of Jesse.

Your mother, born an enemy of our people.

I took her in haste. Married unlawfully.

You took my signet ring. Changed my law!

You will not accompany me and our family to the Tabernacle.

Adriel brings important news.

I saw Samuel come to Bethlehem.

I know who he anointed.

How big is it, Mother? The Tabernacle.

Bigger than anything you ever seen.

Just wait.

It is quite a sight, David.

The holiest place in the land on the holiest day of the year.

Will God be watching us today?

God watches us every day.

Especially you, Nathaneel.

-That's why he laughs so much. -Eliab.

Is that it?

Yes.

The Tabernacle.

Where the spirit of God dwells.

David?

Everyone is getting ready to leave.

You all right?

Yes.

I'm listening for my mother's voice in the wind.

I wanted to tell her.

Tell her what?

I'm going to the Tabernacle.

You didn't go together as a child?

She was never allowed.

Nor was I.

Come. We will return home.

No.

No, not because of me. You go.

No. None of us are allowed ever again.

This is the decision of the elders.

-Hypocrites. -Eliab.

-This is because of David. -Eliab, silence.

Now you're an honored guest.

Hmm? You're champion of the king.

Come on.

Let's go.

Is all well, my king?

All is not well.

We have a traitor in our midst.

Curse Samuel.

This blood is on his head.

The anointed one?

Well, rest assured,

this threat will be removed.

First his family, then the anointed himself.

Joab will handle it.

I-I was thinking I would, uh, enlist someone else for this.

No.

Joab, he's the one I trust.

Of course.

The deed will be done before we reach the Tabernacle.

Father would be proud seeing you attend Tabernacle.

He would be proud of both of us.

Uh, actually, I'm not going with you.

I just heard I'm being sent on a mission with Joab.

Now?

Why?

Uh, he would not tell me.

Must be important.

I wanted us to share this.

Uh, perhaps it was something I was never meant to see.

You have to clean this every day.

You promise?

Sara.

Mychal. Get some rest.

My family owes you a great debt.

It is my pleasure to serve.

You do more than serve.

Because of you, my brother lives.

Well, I am happy my skills were of use.

I know Jonathan well.

His feelings for you, they go deeper than gratitude.

Men are often confused when I treat them.

It's a sense of affection and reverence for the healer.

Hmm.

If you were to ask me...

feelings seem to run both ways.

We only just met.

So... So come with us.

To the Tabernacle?

If you leave, you'll never know what could be.

So, you'll come?

-Yes? -Fine.

How is my boy?

How is Samson?

Brother.

Are you joining us?

Your sister seems to think you are still ill.

I've never felt worse.

Well, then I suppose I am duty bound.

Let's get you a horse.

You're welcome, Brother.

It's a long journey.

Doesn't mean we have to talk.

It's fine with me.

Perhaps you prefer to ride in the carriage?

You are the wife of a prince now.

So quick to marry, yet you know so little about me.

Need help climbing up, my prince?

Too late to back out now.

Why is Mother not coming?

Father.

She has always been with us at the Tabernacle.

And this year, she will not be.

Uriah, I am to lead, but I don't know which way we are supposed to be going.

-You see that scout ahead of the column? -Yes.

Keep him in sight and just follow his horse.

Thank you.

Our new commander is asking for directions, huh?

Should we be worried?

Remind me, Oaz, how many giants have you killed?

Will you at least tell me where we are going?

Is it Kiriath-jearim?

No, we're headed south.

Judah?

Where exactly? What village?

-And why? -Eliab.

You will know the truth when the time is right.

-Mmm, do you want some? -I don't like it.

David.

My king.

Thank you for this great honor.

It is the least I could do for one so loyal.

I envy you,

experiencing all this for the first time.

The Day of Atonement is a time for repentance

for the things that distance us from God

and for the consequences our choices have caused.

It is a ceremony that marks both the beginning and the end of many things.

You will see.

Our commander's a singer, huh?

Don't mind them.

Earning their trust takes time.

You know, I've been a shepherd for many years leading my father's flocks,

and they have always followed me with great loyalty.

Well, men are not sheep.

To be a soldier is to face pain

and hardship

and the possibility of death every day.

So a leader must provide them with a purpose greater than themselves.

Mmm.

You'll get there, David.

One way or another.

We have servants to tend the horses.

You think she would have figured that out by now, but you know Mychal.

I do.

I wanted to tell you, I convinced my father

to grant your family a hundred head of sheep.

And your father, he will be restored in Judah,

welcome to worship with the others.

-All past sins wiped clean... -Hmm.

...so...

...so he could join us next year.

That is my gift to you.

Thank you.

But my love cannot be bought, Mirab.

Perhaps it can be earned?

It already was.

Look, David.

I know I am not the one you chose, but I will make this the right choice.

Do you know what you have done to your sister?

What I have done?

David, I have never been chosen, ever.

I am overlooked.

I'm ignored.

I think you know what that feels like.

To be forgotten by your family, to not have a path.

But now look at you.

You slayed that giant, and it upset everything.

You found your path, and I would like to find mine.

Because I deserve to have a future as much as Mychal.

And the truth is, you and I, we...

we are what this kingdom needs.

And that is why my father made his choice, and he will not change his mind.

Now, you don't have to like it,

and, really, you don't have to love me,

but the eyes of the nation are on us.

So, please just don't embarrass me.

Help!

Help!

Over there!

What happened to you?

Armed men. Philistines.