1 00:00:20,188 --> 00:00:22,773 Saul and Jonathan were swifter than eagles, 2 00:00:22,982 --> 00:00:24,567 fiercer than lions. 3 00:00:24,775 --> 00:00:26,944 In their death, they were not divided. 4 00:00:28,279 --> 00:00:30,948 Jonathan, you were like a brother to me. 5 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:35,786 Kill me! 6 00:00:35,995 --> 00:00:40,625 Beloved Saul, you called me your son. 7 00:00:47,173 --> 00:00:50,092 When the Philistines crushed your army, 8 00:00:50,301 --> 00:00:54,722 God made your crown fall into my hands. 9 00:01:11,405 --> 00:01:12,573 After seven years in Hebron, 10 00:01:12,782 --> 00:01:15,284 My army and I approached Jerusalem. 11 00:01:15,493 --> 00:01:18,079 Our numbers are too great to stay here in Hebron. 12 00:01:18,287 --> 00:01:20,122 I have appealed to the Jebusite people. 13 00:01:20,331 --> 00:01:23,125 To make their city of Jerusalem our capital. 14 00:01:23,334 --> 00:01:25,127 They claim they can beat back our armies 15 00:01:25,336 --> 00:01:28,005 with nothing but the sick and the lame. 16 00:01:28,214 --> 00:01:30,883 What do you think? Shall we test that boast? 17 00:02:08,045 --> 00:02:11,716 Look what becomes of the well of Jerusalem. 18 00:02:25,521 --> 00:02:27,607 Tell your city elders that their water supply. 19 00:02:27,815 --> 00:02:32,236 Is now in the hands of King David of the Israelites. 20 00:02:45,541 --> 00:02:47,918 They've captured the well! 21 00:02:48,127 --> 00:02:50,296 ...Well... Well... Well... 22 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,632 You have a choice. 23 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:54,759 You can join us and live in peace and security, 24 00:02:54,967 --> 00:02:57,428 Or you can oppose us and die of thirst. 25 00:02:57,887 --> 00:03:00,306 Please. Please, sir. 26 00:03:00,514 --> 00:03:03,309 Enter our city in peace. 27 00:03:19,575 --> 00:03:21,911 O my God, you have made this city 28 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:25,456 a blessing for your faithful servant, David. 29 00:03:25,665 --> 00:03:28,042 Thank you for Jerusalem, 30 00:03:28,292 --> 00:03:30,586 a place where my wives and children 31 00:03:30,795 --> 00:03:35,341 and all my once-weak and scattered tribes can rest, 32 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:41,305 and live as a united nation to serve you, o Lord. 33 00:03:58,989 --> 00:04:02,284 Lord, who am I that you have brought me 34 00:04:02,493 --> 00:04:04,912 to this beautiful city... 35 00:04:05,121 --> 00:04:06,831 and this beautiful house? 36 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:13,295 You know my heart, Lord. 37 00:04:13,504 --> 00:04:18,259 You know all the great things you have done for me 38 00:04:18,467 --> 00:04:21,804 that I would know your will. 39 00:04:22,012 --> 00:04:27,017 We are your people forever, Lord. 40 00:05:06,807 --> 00:05:10,478 From a humble shepherd, Lord, you have lifted me up 41 00:05:10,686 --> 00:05:14,565 to be king over your city and your people, 42 00:05:14,774 --> 00:05:16,484 as you did for that humble farmer 43 00:05:16,692 --> 00:05:20,905 from the tribe of Benjamin, the man named Saul. 44 00:06:26,512 --> 00:06:27,680 Father. 45 00:06:27,888 --> 00:06:29,139 The mules... 46 00:06:29,348 --> 00:06:30,933 they're gone. 47 00:06:36,522 --> 00:06:38,065 Abner, stay here. 48 00:06:39,233 --> 00:06:41,360 Jonathan, come with me. We'll get them back. 49 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:43,654 Are we being punished, father? 50 00:06:43,821 --> 00:06:45,447 I don't know. 51 00:06:46,365 --> 00:06:47,950 I don't need to know. 52 00:07:22,067 --> 00:07:24,528 We're at the border of Benjamite territory. 53 00:07:24,737 --> 00:07:26,238 If they're much further, they're lost. 54 00:07:26,447 --> 00:07:27,740 I have faith the Lord 55 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:29,658 wouldn't make us come this far for nothing. 56 00:07:35,289 --> 00:07:36,832 Have you found our animals in the town? 57 00:07:37,041 --> 00:07:38,709 No, master. 58 00:07:38,918 --> 00:07:41,378 But there is in the city a man of God. 59 00:07:41,587 --> 00:07:42,755 An honorable man. 60 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:45,174 What he says comes to pass. 61 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:47,593 We've no gifts for a holy man. 62 00:07:47,801 --> 00:07:49,929 I have this silver. 63 00:07:52,264 --> 00:07:54,308 Bless you, Jonathan. 64 00:07:56,435 --> 00:07:58,520 We'll go and see him tomorrow. 65 00:08:51,073 --> 00:08:52,866 We're looking for lost mules. 66 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:57,579 Perhaps you're the man who can help us. 67 00:08:57,788 --> 00:09:01,417 Come... Up here with me. 68 00:09:01,625 --> 00:09:04,128 Don't concern yourself about your mules. 69 00:09:04,336 --> 00:09:05,336 They've been found. 70 00:09:43,584 --> 00:09:45,794 Did you say our mules had been found? 71 00:09:50,591 --> 00:09:53,218 Perhaps you know that the tribes of Israel 72 00:09:53,427 --> 00:09:55,179 have decided to ask God for a king. 73 00:09:55,387 --> 00:09:56,680 We've all heard it. 74 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:00,768 I am the Lord's prophet, 75 00:10:02,061 --> 00:10:03,562 Samuel. 76 00:10:04,730 --> 00:10:08,484 And yesterday, the Lord spoke to me 77 00:10:08,692 --> 00:10:13,072 and he said, “Tomorrow, at about this time, 78 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:16,366 "you'll meet a man out of the tribe of Benjamin. 79 00:10:18,285 --> 00:10:22,164 “Anoint him to be the captain of my people, 80 00:10:22,372 --> 00:10:23,999 "and to save them from the Ammonites 81 00:10:24,208 --> 00:10:25,292 and the Philistines." 82 00:10:34,593 --> 00:10:40,224 The Benjamites are the... smallest tribe of Israel. 83 00:10:44,937 --> 00:10:48,148 My family is the least important of all the Benjamin tribe. 84 00:10:48,357 --> 00:10:52,402 None of that matters now, since the Lord is with you. 85 00:10:53,987 --> 00:10:56,490 You are the one on whom all the hopes of Israel rest. 86 00:10:58,742 --> 00:11:03,872 On you, and all your father's house. 87 00:11:25,394 --> 00:11:27,229 With his blessing, 88 00:11:27,437 --> 00:11:29,731 the Lord has anointed you 89 00:11:29,940 --> 00:11:32,860 as prince over all Israel. 90 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:35,529 Listen to the word of the Lord. 91 00:11:35,696 --> 00:11:38,198 Obey his commandments. 92 00:11:38,407 --> 00:11:40,868 Your enemies will flee, 93 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:43,579 And your kingdom shall prosper. 94 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:47,791 Now rise to your feet. 95 00:11:54,423 --> 00:11:57,801 I'm your humble servant, my lord king. 96 00:12:02,097 --> 00:12:04,224 Hail King Saul. 97 00:12:06,351 --> 00:12:08,395 God bless him. 98 00:12:13,859 --> 00:12:17,279 The Lord has seen you as fit to do a king's work. 99 00:12:17,487 --> 00:12:19,448 Trust him. 100 00:12:19,656 --> 00:12:21,909 Is that all? 101 00:12:22,117 --> 00:12:24,369 Today, after you depart from me, 102 00:12:24,578 --> 00:12:26,163 You should travel to Rachel's sepulcher. 103 00:12:26,371 --> 00:12:27,539 I know it. 104 00:12:27,748 --> 00:12:29,917 There you shall meet two men. 105 00:12:30,125 --> 00:12:30,918 They will show you 106 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:34,338 that the mules you went to seek are found. 107 00:12:36,632 --> 00:12:39,968 Then you shall come to the plain of Tabor 108 00:12:40,177 --> 00:12:43,347 where you will meet three men going up to God at Bethel. 109 00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:47,935 And they will gift you with goats and bread and wine. 110 00:12:49,770 --> 00:12:53,815 And then you shall meet a company of devout men 111 00:12:54,024 --> 00:12:56,193 coming from a high place. 112 00:13:09,831 --> 00:13:12,876 And the spirit of God will come over you. 113 00:14:09,099 --> 00:14:11,143 God has given me another heart. 114 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:17,607 What is my first task? 115 00:14:17,816 --> 00:14:20,068 To gather together the tribes, 116 00:14:20,277 --> 00:14:23,196 strike back at the Ammonites 117 00:14:23,405 --> 00:14:25,490 and win a war. 118 00:14:39,296 --> 00:14:42,174 God save King Saul! 119 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,551 God save King Saul! 120 00:14:44,760 --> 00:14:47,262 God save King Saul! 121 00:14:47,471 --> 00:14:49,681 God save King Saul! 122 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:51,850 Welcome, men! 123 00:14:52,059 --> 00:14:55,687 Welcome to the army of Israel! 124 00:14:56,855 --> 00:14:59,900 I will give orders to our forces 125 00:15:01,234 --> 00:15:05,113 through my son, Jonathan. 126 00:15:05,322 --> 00:15:07,074 And my nephew, Abner. 127 00:15:07,282 --> 00:15:08,909 And my lieutenant, Phineas. 128 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:10,452 Our job now 129 00:15:11,536 --> 00:15:13,455 is to make weapons! 130 00:15:15,624 --> 00:15:19,127 We must make as many weapons as possible. 131 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:24,007 We must work as hard as we possibly can. 132 00:15:25,967 --> 00:15:30,097 God doesn't want us to wave our hands at the enemy. 133 00:15:33,683 --> 00:15:37,312 He wants us to be as strong as we can 134 00:15:37,521 --> 00:15:40,899 so that we can defeat our enemy! 135 00:15:41,108 --> 00:15:42,901 God bless Saul! 136 00:15:43,110 --> 00:15:44,778 God bless Saul! 137 00:15:44,986 --> 00:15:47,322 And the army of Israel! 138 00:16:46,131 --> 00:16:48,633 Stop! 139 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:59,644 Leave her be! She's under my protection. 140 00:16:59,853 --> 00:17:00,896 Who are you? 141 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:03,315 Not someone to answer your questions. 142 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:07,486 A while ago, you slaughtered the men of this village. 143 00:17:07,652 --> 00:17:09,070 I warn you now. 144 00:17:10,405 --> 00:17:12,782 Give up hope of getting these lands, 145 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:15,952 or any lands belonging to Israel! 146 00:17:16,161 --> 00:17:17,787 Go back to where you come from! 147 00:17:17,996 --> 00:17:20,665 What do we have here? A Hebrew warrior? 148 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:22,459 These are the words of the Lord. 149 00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:35,764 My name is Saul, king of Israel. 150 00:17:35,972 --> 00:17:37,224 No! 151 00:17:50,195 --> 00:17:51,488 Samuel... 152 00:17:52,364 --> 00:17:53,949 What now? 153 00:17:54,157 --> 00:17:57,869 Now you'll take your army to Gilgal. 154 00:17:58,078 --> 00:17:59,454 I'll join you there. 155 00:18:00,205 --> 00:18:03,583 You will wait for me for seven days, 156 00:18:03,792 --> 00:18:05,001 and then I'll come and tell you 157 00:18:05,210 --> 00:18:06,836 what you must do for the Lord. 158 00:18:13,635 --> 00:18:15,595 Over this next ridge. 159 00:18:36,241 --> 00:18:38,451 My God. 160 00:18:49,379 --> 00:18:51,089 Fetch me a calf. 161 00:18:51,298 --> 00:18:53,341 I'll kill it as a sacrifice. 162 00:18:53,550 --> 00:18:54,759 Very well, Uncle. 163 00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:59,681 Father, be patient. Wait for Samuel. 164 00:18:59,889 --> 00:19:02,392 If he's not here to speak to God for me, 165 00:19:02,601 --> 00:19:04,894 I'll have to take care of the matter myself! 166 00:19:11,026 --> 00:19:12,861 Right. Take the animal and burn it. 167 00:19:13,069 --> 00:19:14,829 Can't we at least share in the meat, my lord? 168 00:19:15,030 --> 00:19:16,531 Burn it! Bring me the ashes! 169 00:19:20,327 --> 00:19:21,327 Saul! 170 00:19:21,453 --> 00:19:23,121 What are you doing? 171 00:19:23,330 --> 00:19:25,790 I'm making a sacrifice! 172 00:19:25,999 --> 00:19:29,044 My army's been bled by deserters. 173 00:19:29,252 --> 00:19:32,631 The Philistines are massing in great numbers. 174 00:19:32,797 --> 00:19:35,550 You were not here to speak on my behalf! 175 00:19:35,759 --> 00:19:37,302 You were told to wait! 176 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:38,845 I had to do something! 177 00:19:39,054 --> 00:19:40,281 You've not obeyed the commandments 178 00:19:40,305 --> 00:19:41,806 of the Lord God! 179 00:19:43,892 --> 00:19:47,312 He would have established your kingdom forever! 180 00:19:49,981 --> 00:19:52,567 Samuel. 181 00:19:52,776 --> 00:19:54,527 Samuel, wait! 182 00:19:58,031 --> 00:20:01,201 Whatever the Lord asks of me, I'll do it. 183 00:20:20,637 --> 00:20:25,850 A few miles south of here, there is a camp of Amalekites. 184 00:20:26,059 --> 00:20:27,102 Since we were a nation, 185 00:20:27,310 --> 00:20:30,021 they are the most brutal enemies of Israel. 186 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:33,066 Their leader, Agag, is a vicious murderer, 187 00:20:33,274 --> 00:20:34,693 a man of evil. 188 00:20:34,901 --> 00:20:38,488 God wants you to remove them. 189 00:20:43,284 --> 00:20:44,536 Jonathan! 190 00:20:45,870 --> 00:20:46,913 Fetch my armor! 191 00:20:47,122 --> 00:20:48,790 We march at once! 192 00:20:53,503 --> 00:20:57,424 Fix the armor! Ready the spears! 193 00:20:57,799 --> 00:21:00,343 And when I win this battle, 194 00:21:00,552 --> 00:21:02,095 will I be restored in the eyes of God? 195 00:21:02,303 --> 00:21:04,431 Do not even ask. 196 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:07,726 Simply do as God commands. 197 00:21:07,892 --> 00:21:11,396 Destroy the Amalekites completely, Saul. 198 00:21:11,604 --> 00:21:15,942 Men, women, children, cattle, everything. 199 00:21:50,977 --> 00:21:51,644 Great king, 200 00:21:51,853 --> 00:21:54,939 you have the field and crushed my army. 201 00:21:55,148 --> 00:21:57,150 Surely, the bitterness of death is past. 202 00:21:59,068 --> 00:22:01,446 Why is this man still alive? 203 00:22:01,654 --> 00:22:03,865 Why have his cattle been spared? 204 00:22:04,073 --> 00:22:08,411 My men are hungry. They need meat. 205 00:22:08,620 --> 00:22:11,164 Agag is worth more to me alive than dead. 206 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:13,750 Trust me, Samuel. It's for the best. 207 00:22:44,239 --> 00:22:45,365 My God. 208 00:22:47,659 --> 00:22:48,660 Oh, my God. 209 00:22:53,832 --> 00:22:57,669 I repent that I have made Saul king. 210 00:22:59,087 --> 00:23:02,173 He has turned back from following me, 211 00:23:02,382 --> 00:23:05,051 And has not performed my commandments. 212 00:23:27,282 --> 00:23:28,867 Samuel... 213 00:23:30,076 --> 00:23:31,119 Greetings. 214 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:32,370 Stop! 215 00:23:32,579 --> 00:23:34,873 I'll tell you what God has said. 216 00:23:35,081 --> 00:23:36,082 Say on. 217 00:23:36,291 --> 00:23:38,626 When you were little, in your own eyes, 218 00:23:38,835 --> 00:23:40,962 Were you not made king of all Israel? 219 00:23:41,170 --> 00:23:42,170 I was. 220 00:23:42,297 --> 00:23:44,340 All God asked was that you obey his commands. 221 00:23:44,549 --> 00:23:49,304 Instead, you're as rebellious as some heathen witch. 222 00:23:49,512 --> 00:23:50,930 You reject the Lord. 223 00:23:51,139 --> 00:23:54,893 Now he'll reject you and your kingdom. 224 00:23:55,101 --> 00:24:00,648 Samuel, if I've sinned, it was to feed my army. 225 00:24:02,317 --> 00:24:05,570 All right. All right, I've sinned. 226 00:24:05,778 --> 00:24:07,113 But, Samuel, help me, please. 227 00:24:07,322 --> 00:24:10,199 Help me. Help me make this right with God. Together. 228 00:24:10,408 --> 00:24:12,243 Together we'll make a burnt offering. 229 00:24:12,452 --> 00:24:14,704 You think God cares about burnt offerings? 230 00:24:14,913 --> 00:24:17,790 Or does He care that his servant obey his word? 231 00:24:17,999 --> 00:24:20,960 You cannot bargain with the God of Israel! 232 00:24:24,213 --> 00:24:28,217 As your sword has made women childless, 233 00:24:28,426 --> 00:24:30,803 So shall your mother be childless. 234 00:24:41,564 --> 00:24:44,359 No man has been given what you have been given. 235 00:24:44,567 --> 00:24:46,235 To have handled it so recklessly... 236 00:24:46,444 --> 00:24:47,487 You go too far. 237 00:24:47,695 --> 00:24:49,113 No, not far enough, I'm afraid. 238 00:24:49,322 --> 00:24:51,783 Today, you've lost the kingdom that God gave you. 239 00:24:52,617 --> 00:24:54,257 I'll go find someone better to give it to. 240 00:24:54,452 --> 00:24:56,871 You'll not see me again until the day you die! 241 00:24:57,080 --> 00:24:58,081 No, Samuel. 242 00:24:58,289 --> 00:24:59,832 Samuel, no! Samuel, no! 243 00:25:00,041 --> 00:25:01,668 No, don't... don't... 244 00:25:01,876 --> 00:25:04,379 Samuel, don't go. 245 00:25:06,547 --> 00:25:08,466 Samuel. 246 00:25:16,933 --> 00:25:21,020 Samuel, fill your horn with oil 247 00:25:21,229 --> 00:25:24,649 and set out for Bethlehem. 248 00:25:24,857 --> 00:25:28,277 There you will find a man named Jesse. 249 00:25:28,486 --> 00:25:32,115 Among his sons, there is a king. 250 00:25:40,081 --> 00:25:41,874 Thank you for choosing our village. 251 00:25:42,041 --> 00:25:43,793 To make a sacrifice. 252 00:25:44,002 --> 00:25:46,379 Your presence honors us. 253 00:25:46,587 --> 00:25:49,424 And your name might be? 254 00:25:49,632 --> 00:25:51,384 I'm Jesse of Bethlehem. 255 00:25:52,677 --> 00:25:55,263 My sons and I would be honored if you took supper with us. 256 00:25:56,514 --> 00:25:58,850 I'd like to meet your sons. 257 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:01,644 Will they all be there? 258 00:26:03,146 --> 00:26:06,274 Oh, yes. They'll all be there. 259 00:26:21,998 --> 00:26:25,293 - My eldest is Eliab. - Eliab. 260 00:26:25,501 --> 00:26:27,462 - Then Abinadab. - Abinadab. 261 00:26:27,670 --> 00:26:30,423 - Shammah. - Shammah. 262 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:31,631 Joel. 263 00:26:31,758 --> 00:26:32,550 Joel. 264 00:26:32,759 --> 00:26:33,843 Nehemiah. 265 00:26:34,052 --> 00:26:35,094 Nehemiah. 266 00:26:35,303 --> 00:26:36,095 Seriah. 267 00:26:36,304 --> 00:26:37,096 Seriah. 268 00:26:37,305 --> 00:26:39,307 And Azariah. 269 00:26:39,515 --> 00:26:40,683 Azariah. 270 00:26:42,602 --> 00:26:44,645 A fine group. 271 00:26:53,613 --> 00:26:57,200 A fine group. Strong, young men. 272 00:26:57,408 --> 00:26:58,409 You must be very proud. 273 00:27:03,956 --> 00:27:05,958 Is this all? Are these all your sons? 274 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:08,419 Oh, no. My youngest and smallest 275 00:27:08,628 --> 00:27:10,963 stays out overnight with the sheep. 276 00:27:11,964 --> 00:27:15,343 His name is... David. 277 00:27:19,931 --> 00:27:21,224 God bless you and keep you. 278 00:27:21,432 --> 00:27:22,558 Thank you, Jonathan. 279 00:28:28,291 --> 00:28:29,971 Goliath's killed our best fighters already. 280 00:28:30,168 --> 00:28:31,460 You cannot go into battle alone. 281 00:28:31,669 --> 00:28:32,709 I have to prove to our army 282 00:28:32,795 --> 00:28:34,297 that I'm still worthy to lead 283 00:28:34,505 --> 00:28:37,049 by cutting this Philistine animal to pieces! 284 00:28:37,258 --> 00:28:38,551 Get my sword. 285 00:28:38,759 --> 00:28:40,469 Father, we cannot afford to lose you. 286 00:28:40,678 --> 00:28:42,013 - My lord king. - Huh? 287 00:28:42,221 --> 00:28:44,557 As your loyal servant, I'll fight this Philistine. 288 00:28:46,684 --> 00:28:48,686 What are you gonna do, David? Harp him to death? 289 00:28:48,895 --> 00:28:50,455 David, your loyalty is admirable, but... 290 00:28:50,563 --> 00:28:51,772 David. 291 00:28:51,981 --> 00:28:54,859 Goliath is a warrior. He's trained. He's strong. 292 00:28:55,026 --> 00:28:56,611 He's a killer. 293 00:28:56,819 --> 00:28:59,197 You have no experience of such a fight. 294 00:28:59,405 --> 00:29:00,865 When I kept my father's sheep, 295 00:29:01,073 --> 00:29:03,242 a lion took a lamb from the flock. 296 00:29:03,409 --> 00:29:06,662 I went out after him. I killed it. 297 00:29:06,871 --> 00:29:08,080 I killed that lion. 298 00:29:09,832 --> 00:29:11,512 This Philistine will just be another animal 299 00:29:11,626 --> 00:29:13,002 that I kill in the same way. 300 00:29:13,211 --> 00:29:15,504 That's what you called him. 301 00:29:15,713 --> 00:29:17,089 The Lord will protect me. 302 00:29:20,885 --> 00:29:22,345 You better take my armor. 303 00:29:26,098 --> 00:29:27,178 I do not know how to use it. 304 00:29:27,308 --> 00:29:29,101 And what will you use to kill Goliath? 305 00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:30,811 Harsh language? 306 00:29:35,566 --> 00:29:37,068 I will kill him. 307 00:29:48,246 --> 00:29:50,122 The Lord be with you. 308 00:31:26,969 --> 00:31:28,637 What's this? 309 00:31:28,846 --> 00:31:32,516 The Hebrews are sending children to face me now? 310 00:31:32,725 --> 00:31:36,187 Go home. I don't kill boys. 311 00:31:36,395 --> 00:31:38,773 And you're not a man. 312 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:43,778 Come to me, boy. 313 00:31:43,986 --> 00:31:46,364 I'll give your flesh to the birds. 314 00:31:46,572 --> 00:31:48,949 And your bones to the dogs. 315 00:31:55,331 --> 00:31:56,499 Hey, boy! 316 00:31:56,999 --> 00:31:58,751 Are you too afraid to fight? 317 00:31:58,959 --> 00:32:01,295 You come armed with a sword... 318 00:32:02,463 --> 00:32:05,007 But I come in the name of the Lord of hosts, 319 00:32:05,216 --> 00:32:07,927 The God of the armies of Israel. 320 00:32:11,847 --> 00:32:13,224 I'm going to kill you. 321 00:32:17,770 --> 00:32:19,897 It's your body that the dogs will eat, 322 00:32:20,106 --> 00:32:23,901 And all the world will know there is a God in Israel. 323 00:32:37,039 --> 00:32:38,165 My God. 324 00:33:02,148 --> 00:33:05,568 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands! 325 00:33:05,776 --> 00:33:09,280 Sing forth the honor of His name! 326 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:11,699 Through the greatness of Thy power 327 00:33:11,907 --> 00:33:14,577 shall thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee. 328 00:33:16,078 --> 00:33:17,496 You did it. 329 00:33:17,705 --> 00:33:19,832 God was with me. 330 00:33:20,040 --> 00:33:23,794 David! David! David! 331 00:33:24,003 --> 00:33:26,672 David! David! David! 332 00:33:30,759 --> 00:33:32,094 Let us see. 333 00:33:37,266 --> 00:33:38,726 Come out. 334 00:34:36,951 --> 00:34:38,202 Jonathan, how did it go? 335 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,203 Good. 336 00:34:39,411 --> 00:34:40,451 Are you all right, brother? 337 00:34:40,621 --> 00:34:41,872 Never better, Michal. 338 00:34:42,039 --> 00:34:43,207 And you, David? 339 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:44,625 Two more of the Philistine army 340 00:34:44,833 --> 00:34:46,544 sleep with their fathers tonight. 341 00:34:46,752 --> 00:34:49,255 Does that impress the daughter of King Saul? 342 00:34:49,922 --> 00:34:53,133 Caught half a dozen of them, Father, and their mules. 343 00:34:53,384 --> 00:34:54,802 The Philistine women weep 344 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:56,971 when they remember the day David entered our camp. 345 00:35:00,641 --> 00:35:02,184 How did David do? 346 00:35:02,476 --> 00:35:03,936 He got two by himself. 347 00:35:10,150 --> 00:35:12,319 You've heard what they're saying. 348 00:35:12,528 --> 00:35:14,029 Yes, Uncle. 349 00:35:16,115 --> 00:35:19,410 Saul has killed 1000 Philistines, 350 00:35:19,618 --> 00:35:21,495 David, 10,000. 351 00:35:25,541 --> 00:35:27,251 He doesn't discourage such talk. 352 00:35:28,294 --> 00:35:29,587 Perhaps he's the one. 353 00:35:30,462 --> 00:35:32,047 Which one, Uncle? 354 00:35:33,173 --> 00:35:36,385 The one Samuel went in search of. 355 00:35:40,806 --> 00:35:43,517 The one who would be after the Lord's own heart. 356 00:35:47,271 --> 00:35:49,648 Our army loves him. 357 00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:54,111 Perhaps such a hero 358 00:35:54,320 --> 00:35:56,697 wants to be my son-in-law. 359 00:35:57,364 --> 00:35:59,575 Marry my daughter. 360 00:36:04,163 --> 00:36:06,874 I could never pay such a bride's price, 361 00:36:07,041 --> 00:36:09,335 however much I might wish it. 362 00:36:10,586 --> 00:36:11,586 Father, you... 363 00:36:11,670 --> 00:36:12,796 Be quiet. 364 00:36:13,005 --> 00:36:15,716 A king knows what his people and his family are thinking. 365 00:36:19,928 --> 00:36:22,139 The garrison at Gilgal, 366 00:36:22,348 --> 00:36:24,224 It will need to be resupplied soon. 367 00:36:24,433 --> 00:36:27,019 Take some men, make sure those supplies never arrive. 368 00:36:31,482 --> 00:36:34,568 Bring me back the foreskins of 100 dead Philistines. 369 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:41,116 That will be a price for a daughter's hand. 370 00:36:46,914 --> 00:36:49,041 You have honored me with such a command. 371 00:37:05,265 --> 00:37:08,602 Let God arise. Let His enemies be scattered. 372 00:37:08,811 --> 00:37:11,939 Let them also that hate Him flee before Him. 373 00:37:12,147 --> 00:37:15,109 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away. 374 00:37:15,317 --> 00:37:19,154 As wax melteth before the fire, 375 00:37:19,363 --> 00:37:22,658 so let the wicked perish 376 00:37:22,866 --> 00:37:25,869 at the presence of God. 377 00:37:33,168 --> 00:37:34,753 Two hundred Philistine foreskins, 378 00:37:34,962 --> 00:37:37,089 Instead of the 100 you requested, my lord king. 379 00:37:39,508 --> 00:37:41,093 The price was high. 380 00:37:45,639 --> 00:37:47,641 Definitely a deed of valor... 381 00:37:48,851 --> 00:37:52,229 worthy of a husband of a princess. 382 00:37:53,897 --> 00:37:56,108 I must prepare myself for your daughter. 383 00:37:56,316 --> 00:37:58,694 I can't greet her with this blood on me. 384 00:38:04,199 --> 00:38:06,535 Tomorrow night, Uncle. 385 00:38:06,744 --> 00:38:08,954 After the ceremonies. 386 00:38:09,163 --> 00:38:11,915 I know three men who have no love for David. 387 00:38:17,588 --> 00:38:21,008 Blessed art thou, o Lord, our God, 388 00:38:21,216 --> 00:38:23,802 king from eternity, 389 00:38:24,011 --> 00:38:27,097 who creates the fruit of the vine. 390 00:38:31,727 --> 00:38:34,271 She is consecrated. 391 00:38:37,107 --> 00:38:39,026 You are consecrated to me, 392 00:38:39,234 --> 00:38:42,237 according to the law of Moses and of Israel. 393 00:39:29,660 --> 00:39:31,954 You are in grave danger. 394 00:39:32,162 --> 00:39:33,956 You must leave here tonight. 395 00:39:35,290 --> 00:39:37,459 Tell me, what's wrong? 396 00:39:37,668 --> 00:39:40,504 Don't ask me how I know this... 397 00:39:41,922 --> 00:39:44,842 but Saul intends to take your life. 398 00:40:08,323 --> 00:40:09,323 Kill him! 399 00:40:09,908 --> 00:40:10,951 No, no! 400 00:40:15,914 --> 00:40:17,416 Why? 401 00:40:17,624 --> 00:40:19,084 Your maid. 402 00:40:19,293 --> 00:40:21,211 The girl is dead. 403 00:40:24,131 --> 00:40:26,383 Why did you deceive me... 404 00:40:27,551 --> 00:40:28,802 and help my enemy? 405 00:40:29,011 --> 00:40:33,557 I have been faithful to my husband, as I should. 406 00:40:43,108 --> 00:40:44,151 Where is he? 407 00:40:44,359 --> 00:40:46,904 I had no chance to find out. 408 00:40:50,073 --> 00:40:51,450 Your father wants me dead. 409 00:40:51,658 --> 00:40:53,201 What? 410 00:40:55,203 --> 00:40:57,039 Michal thinks so, and so do I. 411 00:40:57,247 --> 00:40:59,007 I... I don't know why. I've done him no harm. 412 00:40:59,041 --> 00:41:00,250 But still, he seeks my life. 413 00:41:00,459 --> 00:41:03,587 David, you're not in danger. 414 00:41:03,795 --> 00:41:06,214 Look, my father would do nothing 415 00:41:06,423 --> 00:41:08,008 without confiding in me. 416 00:41:08,216 --> 00:41:09,576 He has never kept anything from me. 417 00:41:09,760 --> 00:41:11,845 Jonathan, he knows the love we have for each other. 418 00:41:12,054 --> 00:41:13,096 And so he knows enough 419 00:41:13,305 --> 00:41:14,574 to keep his plans for me out of your sight. 420 00:41:14,598 --> 00:41:16,183 Don't be naive. 421 00:41:18,602 --> 00:41:20,729 David. 422 00:41:20,938 --> 00:41:23,690 I love you as I love my own soul. 423 00:41:24,900 --> 00:41:26,026 Choose any way of testing 424 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:28,904 my father's intentions towards you. 425 00:41:29,112 --> 00:41:31,073 I will do whatever you ask. 426 00:41:34,117 --> 00:41:36,536 - Tomorrow is a feast day. - Yes. 427 00:41:37,037 --> 00:41:39,164 When he sees that my seat is empty, 428 00:41:39,373 --> 00:41:42,918 tell him that... I have gone 429 00:41:43,126 --> 00:41:45,087 on a yearly sacrifice to Bethlehem 430 00:41:45,295 --> 00:41:46,415 with my father and brothers. 431 00:41:46,505 --> 00:41:48,632 If he's at peace with that, I will return. 432 00:41:48,840 --> 00:41:52,260 If he's angered, we'll know he means me harm. 433 00:42:00,727 --> 00:42:02,980 If my father does mean to do you evil, 434 00:42:03,188 --> 00:42:05,565 you will know of it from my lips. 435 00:42:05,774 --> 00:42:08,026 I will send you away, and you will go in peace. 436 00:42:08,235 --> 00:42:10,320 From this day on, there's a covenant between us. 437 00:42:11,822 --> 00:42:12,864 As long as I live, 438 00:42:13,073 --> 00:42:15,117 no harm will ever come to the house of Jonathan. 439 00:42:27,879 --> 00:42:30,298 If we are attacked, who will organize our defenses? 440 00:42:37,180 --> 00:42:39,433 It's a pity David isn't with us. 441 00:42:39,641 --> 00:42:40,976 Mm. Yeah. 442 00:42:44,563 --> 00:42:46,148 Where is David? 443 00:42:48,984 --> 00:42:50,235 He's gone to Bethlehem 444 00:42:50,444 --> 00:42:52,404 to make a sacrifice with his family. 445 00:42:53,739 --> 00:42:55,365 What is it, Father? 446 00:43:01,538 --> 00:43:03,457 David is unclean. 447 00:43:07,294 --> 00:43:08,587 He means me harm. 448 00:43:12,632 --> 00:43:14,468 How can you say that, Father? 449 00:43:16,803 --> 00:43:21,516 The mother that bore you was foul and rebellious! 450 00:43:21,725 --> 00:43:24,102 You choose David's life over mine? 451 00:43:26,104 --> 00:43:27,939 Over your own kingdom? 452 00:43:29,399 --> 00:43:32,778 Why do you hate one who has loved and served you faithfully? 453 00:43:32,986 --> 00:43:34,946 He tasks me. 454 00:43:35,155 --> 00:43:38,366 He's like a pebble scratching at my heart! 455 00:43:42,079 --> 00:43:46,041 As I am king, I swear he must die! 456 00:43:57,844 --> 00:43:58,595 In a few miles, 457 00:43:58,804 --> 00:44:01,264 you will come to the city of Nob. 458 00:44:01,473 --> 00:44:03,475 The priests there are men of virtue. 459 00:44:05,143 --> 00:44:06,937 I must return, help my father 460 00:44:07,145 --> 00:44:09,064 wrestle with his evil spirit. 461 00:44:10,732 --> 00:44:12,526 We've given our oath. 462 00:44:12,734 --> 00:44:14,569 The Lord will always be with you. 463 00:44:26,206 --> 00:44:28,834 I'm grateful for this. 464 00:44:29,042 --> 00:44:31,545 Here is the only other thing I can give you. 465 00:44:37,926 --> 00:44:39,719 The sword of Goliath. 466 00:44:41,179 --> 00:44:44,141 If you have any need of it, it is yours. 467 00:44:45,016 --> 00:44:46,176 You give me all these things, 468 00:44:46,309 --> 00:44:47,749 and I can give you nothing in return. 469 00:44:47,853 --> 00:44:51,690 We know you have been gallant in Saul's service, 470 00:44:51,898 --> 00:44:53,525 and we know the Lord is with you. 471 00:44:55,652 --> 00:44:56,862 Who's he? 472 00:44:59,614 --> 00:45:02,200 Doeg, the Edomite, 473 00:45:02,409 --> 00:45:03,827 one of Saul's captains. 474 00:45:05,412 --> 00:45:06,705 Be careful of him. 475 00:45:20,719 --> 00:45:24,347 O God, thou art my God. 476 00:45:24,556 --> 00:45:27,184 Early will I seek thee. 477 00:45:27,392 --> 00:45:30,061 My soul thirsts for thee. 478 00:45:30,270 --> 00:45:35,275 My flesh thirsts for thee in a dry, thirsty land. 479 00:45:35,483 --> 00:45:39,154 Because thy loving kindness is better than life, 480 00:45:39,362 --> 00:45:41,865 my lips shall praise thee. 481 00:45:53,835 --> 00:45:55,337 David. 482 00:45:57,881 --> 00:45:58,965 Where is he? 483 00:45:59,174 --> 00:46:02,636 I do not know where he is, my lord king. 484 00:46:02,844 --> 00:46:06,097 You've conspired with David against me. 485 00:46:06,306 --> 00:46:09,517 You've given him bread and a sword. 486 00:46:09,726 --> 00:46:13,146 You pray to God that he might rise against me. Do you deny it? 487 00:46:13,355 --> 00:46:16,233 Who has been as faithful to my lord king as David, 488 00:46:16,441 --> 00:46:18,318 that you made your son-in-law? 489 00:46:19,152 --> 00:46:20,737 Kill him. 490 00:46:22,239 --> 00:46:24,407 Let there be no more traitors. 491 00:46:24,616 --> 00:46:26,117 And kill the priests of the Lord... 492 00:46:27,202 --> 00:46:28,828 for their hand is with David. 493 00:46:45,845 --> 00:46:47,847 Greetings. I am Joab, 494 00:46:48,056 --> 00:46:50,392 One of the men loyal to David. 495 00:46:51,101 --> 00:46:52,560 I am seeking Nabal. 496 00:46:53,228 --> 00:46:54,396 Nabal! 497 00:46:58,358 --> 00:46:59,609 So? 498 00:46:59,818 --> 00:47:01,444 I am Joab. 499 00:47:01,653 --> 00:47:03,113 I come from David. 500 00:47:03,321 --> 00:47:06,241 He asks for your kindness and generosity. 501 00:47:06,449 --> 00:47:09,953 Our King Saul has a warrant on David's head. 502 00:47:11,037 --> 00:47:12,122 David... 503 00:47:12,330 --> 00:47:13,999 is not welcome here. 504 00:47:17,002 --> 00:47:20,338 I ought to slit that pig's throat from ear to ear. 505 00:47:20,547 --> 00:47:21,798 Somebody's coming. 506 00:47:24,092 --> 00:47:27,512 A hand here. A hand with the horses. Come on. 507 00:47:34,894 --> 00:47:39,482 I am Abigail, wife of the man Nabal, 508 00:47:39,691 --> 00:47:41,526 who has behaved so discourteously 509 00:47:41,735 --> 00:47:43,028 towards you, my lord. 510 00:47:43,236 --> 00:47:45,780 My husband is a fool. 511 00:47:45,989 --> 00:47:48,616 I have brought food and blankets for your people. 512 00:47:52,454 --> 00:47:55,999 But your first protector is the Lord God. 513 00:47:56,207 --> 00:48:00,962 Please, try to take no offense. 514 00:48:01,171 --> 00:48:03,089 Don't be drawn into action 515 00:48:03,298 --> 00:48:05,342 by the evil of those who hate you. 516 00:48:09,846 --> 00:48:12,766 Blessed be the Lord that sent you to me today. 517 00:48:14,809 --> 00:48:17,395 Blessed be you for your wise words. 518 00:48:21,608 --> 00:48:24,361 There is no reason for me to shed the blood of Nabal. 519 00:48:25,820 --> 00:48:27,781 Thank you, my lord. 520 00:48:33,495 --> 00:48:35,663 That penniless outlaw, David... 521 00:48:37,290 --> 00:48:40,710 Dreams he can have a seat at my table. 522 00:48:43,129 --> 00:48:44,631 The nerve. 523 00:48:46,091 --> 00:48:49,386 Saul still has a bounty on David. 524 00:48:51,054 --> 00:48:55,225 A message concerning David's whereabouts 525 00:48:55,433 --> 00:49:00,230 is still worth a nice price in silver shekels. 526 00:49:03,400 --> 00:49:06,903 You have no notion of who David is, do you, Nabal? 527 00:49:07,112 --> 00:49:08,488 What do you mean? 528 00:49:08,696 --> 00:49:10,615 Those who oppose David oppose God. 529 00:49:10,824 --> 00:49:12,992 God. Ha! 530 00:49:13,201 --> 00:49:16,287 David was a step away from taking your life. 531 00:49:20,792 --> 00:49:23,545 The ground beneath your feet is ready to give way, Nabal. 532 00:49:27,340 --> 00:49:28,925 Consider this. 533 00:49:34,556 --> 00:49:36,141 Abigail, wait! 534 00:49:36,349 --> 00:49:37,392 Abig... 535 00:49:56,286 --> 00:49:57,537 Michal has been given 536 00:49:57,745 --> 00:49:59,789 by her father to another man. 537 00:50:03,084 --> 00:50:04,961 You have been alone a long time. 538 00:50:13,720 --> 00:50:15,597 Would you come with me and be my wife? 539 00:50:35,909 --> 00:50:38,286 Mmmmm. 540 00:50:44,250 --> 00:50:46,461 You must leave this place. 541 00:50:48,922 --> 00:50:51,132 It seems as if... 542 00:50:51,341 --> 00:50:54,844 every time I've found a place to rest my head, 543 00:50:55,053 --> 00:50:56,846 I've had to leave. 544 00:50:58,264 --> 00:51:01,351 Before he died, Nabal sent word to Saul 545 00:51:01,559 --> 00:51:04,854 that you could be found in the hills of Engedi. 546 00:51:05,063 --> 00:51:06,564 You must leave. 547 00:51:11,402 --> 00:51:14,989 Good. I'm glad Saul knows where to find me. 548 00:51:16,157 --> 00:51:17,951 It's time we had a reckoning. 549 00:51:26,584 --> 00:51:29,170 David, wait. 550 00:51:32,465 --> 00:51:34,092 Wait here, Uncle. 551 00:51:34,300 --> 00:51:35,301 Here, Jonathan. 552 00:51:35,510 --> 00:51:36,553 Yes, Father. 553 00:51:36,761 --> 00:51:38,805 This way. We'll stay here the night. 554 00:52:19,387 --> 00:52:22,932 One blow from that spear and Saul is dead. 555 00:52:23,099 --> 00:52:24,642 Order me to do it. 556 00:52:24,809 --> 00:52:26,060 Do not do it. 557 00:52:26,269 --> 00:52:27,061 Who can raise his hand 558 00:52:27,270 --> 00:52:29,188 against the one who God anointed? 559 00:52:29,397 --> 00:52:30,857 The Lord will take him. 560 00:52:31,065 --> 00:52:33,901 His day will come to die, but not by my hand. 561 00:52:41,784 --> 00:52:42,784 Abner? 562 00:52:43,494 --> 00:52:44,746 What is it, Uncle? 563 00:52:45,121 --> 00:52:46,205 He was here. 564 00:52:46,414 --> 00:52:47,414 No, Uncle. 565 00:52:48,333 --> 00:52:49,417 Abner. 566 00:52:50,084 --> 00:52:52,587 You've not done a good job of guarding your king. 567 00:52:53,838 --> 00:52:56,174 Is this the voice of my son David? 568 00:52:56,382 --> 00:52:59,761 Where did you hear that I ever meant you harm? 569 00:52:59,969 --> 00:53:01,846 This day you can see with your own eyes 570 00:53:02,055 --> 00:53:04,182 you were given into my hands. 571 00:53:05,475 --> 00:53:07,268 Some said to kill you, 572 00:53:07,477 --> 00:53:09,228 but I did not. 573 00:53:09,437 --> 00:53:12,565 I will not raise my hand against my lord king. 574 00:53:14,233 --> 00:53:17,528 I came this close to you, Saul. 575 00:53:17,737 --> 00:53:19,155 Now you must know there is no evil 576 00:53:19,364 --> 00:53:21,074 in my heart towards you. 577 00:53:21,282 --> 00:53:22,950 I have not sinned against you, 578 00:53:23,159 --> 00:53:26,204 Even though you have hunted me and sought to take my life. 579 00:53:26,412 --> 00:53:29,666 The Lord will judge between you and me. 580 00:53:29,874 --> 00:53:33,169 Wickedness proceeds from the wicked. 581 00:53:33,378 --> 00:53:35,713 But my hand will not rise against you. 582 00:53:37,924 --> 00:53:40,885 Is this your true voice, David, my son? 583 00:53:41,094 --> 00:53:42,887 It is, my lord. 584 00:53:45,723 --> 00:53:47,266 Then I have sinned. 585 00:53:52,230 --> 00:53:55,483 Return to me, David. 586 00:53:58,069 --> 00:54:00,446 I'll do you no harm, 587 00:54:00,655 --> 00:54:03,950 because my soul is precious in your eyes tonight. 588 00:54:05,785 --> 00:54:08,538 God is with you. 589 00:54:08,746 --> 00:54:10,289 You will be king. 590 00:54:15,169 --> 00:54:18,089 But swear to me you will not cut off my sons... 591 00:54:19,173 --> 00:54:21,092 nor destroy the name of my house. 592 00:54:26,347 --> 00:54:28,057 I swear it. 593 00:54:28,683 --> 00:54:30,601 God bless you, David. 594 00:54:31,936 --> 00:54:33,688 You will do great things. 595 00:54:43,990 --> 00:54:46,409 Be merciful to me, o God. 596 00:54:46,576 --> 00:54:48,035 Be merciful to me, 597 00:54:48,661 --> 00:54:50,705 for in you my soul takes refuge. 598 00:54:50,913 --> 00:54:53,875 In the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge 599 00:54:54,083 --> 00:54:56,919 till the storms of destruction pass by. 600 00:55:16,981 --> 00:55:18,900 Nathan. 601 00:55:19,108 --> 00:55:23,237 God makes it hard to be a king. 602 00:55:26,032 --> 00:55:27,533 You must help him. 603 00:55:32,079 --> 00:55:33,664 Listen to what I tell you. 604 00:55:33,873 --> 00:55:39,170 You must tell him, “Stay close to God." 605 00:55:39,378 --> 00:55:40,588 Close. 606 00:55:40,797 --> 00:55:43,841 You know... He's God's choice. 607 00:56:20,545 --> 00:56:22,380 Samuel worried about you, David. 608 00:56:23,005 --> 00:56:25,007 Even on his deathbed. 609 00:56:25,216 --> 00:56:27,593 He told me to warn you of Saul, 610 00:56:27,802 --> 00:56:30,304 not to believe his promises of peace. 611 00:56:30,513 --> 00:56:34,016 The evil spirit within Saul can return at any time. 612 00:56:34,225 --> 00:56:37,061 You will be like a lamp to the people of Israel, 613 00:56:37,270 --> 00:56:38,980 for the Lord is with you. 614 00:56:39,188 --> 00:56:40,773 That is what Samuel said. 615 00:56:42,191 --> 00:56:44,151 All of Israel will miss him, Nathan. 616 00:56:44,360 --> 00:56:46,571 It was also his wish that I go with you 617 00:56:46,737 --> 00:56:48,030 and be a teacher to you 618 00:56:48,239 --> 00:56:50,867 and help you hear the word of the Lord. 619 00:56:51,075 --> 00:56:54,370 His last words were, “Help David. 620 00:56:54,579 --> 00:56:56,914 God makes it hard to be a king." 621 00:57:32,158 --> 00:57:33,618 David! 622 00:57:34,785 --> 00:57:36,871 David. 623 00:57:37,079 --> 00:57:39,290 The Amalekites kidnapped your wife, Abigail. 624 00:57:39,498 --> 00:57:40,791 The women went to the stream 625 00:57:41,000 --> 00:57:42,043 to wash, 626 00:57:42,251 --> 00:57:44,503 And a bunch of Amalekite raiders took them. 627 00:57:44,712 --> 00:57:46,464 Round up the men. We'll pursue them at once. 628 00:58:04,899 --> 00:58:06,567 The women are up there. 629 00:58:14,158 --> 00:58:15,868 Here, Leah, you take this. 630 00:58:16,077 --> 00:58:17,077 You harlot! 631 00:58:18,579 --> 00:58:19,956 You'll be sorry you did this. 632 00:58:20,122 --> 00:58:23,125 We'll get no good price for the wife of David! 633 00:58:24,835 --> 00:58:27,046 O Lord God, 634 00:58:27,254 --> 00:58:30,633 to whom vengeance belongeth, 635 00:58:30,841 --> 00:58:32,927 show thyself. 636 00:58:34,679 --> 00:58:37,390 Thou judge of the earth, 637 00:58:37,598 --> 00:58:40,351 render a reward to the proud. 638 00:58:41,560 --> 00:58:45,564 Lord, how long shall the wicked triumph? 639 00:59:35,114 --> 00:59:37,992 The Philistine armies of Achish are massing in all directions. 640 00:59:40,119 --> 00:59:42,705 We must either abandon Gilboa or think of a strategy 641 00:59:42,913 --> 00:59:44,193 for breaking through their lines. 642 00:59:44,373 --> 00:59:45,373 How? 643 00:59:49,587 --> 00:59:51,839 How can I decide what to do 644 00:59:52,048 --> 00:59:53,674 when I cannot reach my God? 645 00:59:53,883 --> 00:59:56,135 God wants us to live. 646 00:59:58,429 --> 00:59:59,764 No. 647 01:00:02,183 --> 01:00:04,894 Only him who speaks to God 648 01:00:05,102 --> 01:00:06,771 can be certain what to do. 649 01:00:09,523 --> 01:00:11,192 Who would that be, Father? 650 01:00:12,234 --> 01:00:13,778 The prophet Samuel, of course. 651 01:00:13,986 --> 01:00:16,363 - He's dead! - I know he's dead. 652 01:00:19,033 --> 01:00:21,243 Nevertheless, I must speak to him. 653 01:00:25,998 --> 01:00:27,458 A witch. 654 01:00:28,000 --> 01:00:29,418 What? 655 01:00:29,627 --> 01:00:32,797 A witch could bring Samuel back from the other world. 656 01:00:33,005 --> 01:00:34,005 No, you can't! 657 01:00:34,799 --> 01:00:36,175 Can't?! 658 01:00:37,676 --> 01:00:41,514 Our army stands on the brink of annihilation! 659 01:00:41,722 --> 01:00:44,266 I must have counsel of him that speaks to God. 660 01:00:44,767 --> 01:00:46,143 It's a sin. 661 01:00:46,352 --> 01:00:48,187 So I've sinned. 662 01:00:48,395 --> 01:00:50,731 At least I'll have spoken to God again. 663 01:00:59,615 --> 01:01:00,783 Who's there? 664 01:01:00,991 --> 01:01:01,992 We mean no harm. 665 01:01:02,201 --> 01:01:03,201 We're travelers. 666 01:01:03,285 --> 01:01:04,078 Travelers? 667 01:01:12,962 --> 01:01:16,298 Woman, I... know of your powers. 668 01:01:18,467 --> 01:01:21,637 Can you bring back someone known to me from the other world? 669 01:01:21,846 --> 01:01:23,097 Are you mad? 670 01:01:24,598 --> 01:01:26,225 You know King Saul of the Israelites 671 01:01:26,433 --> 01:01:28,060 has forbidden such practices. 672 01:01:29,478 --> 01:01:32,439 I guarantee you will not be punished by this Saul. 673 01:01:37,653 --> 01:01:39,363 And what will you pay? 674 01:02:01,218 --> 01:02:03,637 Who was he and when did he die? 675 01:02:05,347 --> 01:02:08,726 The prophet Samuel. Six months ago. 676 01:03:02,947 --> 01:03:04,031 Oh, my God! 677 01:03:04,240 --> 01:03:05,366 What is it? 678 01:03:05,574 --> 01:03:07,993 You are King Saul! You tricked me! 679 01:03:08,202 --> 01:03:09,286 No, no. 680 01:03:18,545 --> 01:03:19,797 Samuel. 681 01:03:22,633 --> 01:03:23,801 Saul. 682 01:03:25,928 --> 01:03:30,641 Why have you brought me here? Why do you disturb my rest? 683 01:03:30,849 --> 01:03:32,559 I had to talk to you. 684 01:03:34,103 --> 01:03:35,854 My army is in jeopardy. 685 01:03:37,773 --> 01:03:39,775 God has left me. 686 01:03:41,193 --> 01:03:42,987 Only you can tell me what to do. 687 01:03:43,487 --> 01:03:44,989 If God has left you, 688 01:03:45,197 --> 01:03:46,824 what can I do? 689 01:03:47,825 --> 01:03:50,619 The Lord has taken your kingdom, 690 01:03:50,828 --> 01:03:52,830 and he intends it for David. 691 01:03:53,038 --> 01:03:54,039 No. 692 01:03:54,248 --> 01:03:55,248 Now... 693 01:03:55,332 --> 01:03:57,626 He has left you to the Philistines. 694 01:03:57,835 --> 01:03:58,585 No. 695 01:03:58,794 --> 01:03:59,837 Tomorrow, 696 01:04:00,045 --> 01:04:03,257 you and your sons will be with me. 697 01:04:03,465 --> 01:04:04,465 No! 698 01:04:05,634 --> 01:04:06,719 No! 699 01:05:03,359 --> 01:05:04,860 We attack! 700 01:05:05,069 --> 01:05:06,528 But we are so few. 701 01:05:06,737 --> 01:05:08,506 Remember the day we drove the Philistine raiders 702 01:05:08,530 --> 01:05:09,323 from the village? 703 01:05:09,531 --> 01:05:10,574 That was a good day. 704 01:05:10,783 --> 01:05:11,909 Today will be such a day. 705 01:05:12,117 --> 01:05:13,660 The spirit of God is with us again? 706 01:05:15,329 --> 01:05:17,748 The spirit of God is with us today. 707 01:05:43,565 --> 01:05:45,192 Hold up. Hold up. 708 01:06:04,002 --> 01:06:05,671 Forward! 709 01:06:38,829 --> 01:06:39,829 Run. 710 01:08:52,212 --> 01:08:54,631 Jonathan. Jonathan. 711 01:08:54,840 --> 01:08:56,174 Kill me. 712 01:08:56,383 --> 01:08:58,468 Kill me. 713 01:08:58,677 --> 01:09:00,637 Don't let them take me. 714 01:09:15,819 --> 01:09:16,820 Kill me. 715 01:09:40,093 --> 01:09:42,763 Jonathan! 716 01:09:47,434 --> 01:09:49,519 Jonathan! 717 01:09:58,737 --> 01:10:00,822 Kill me! 718 01:10:30,227 --> 01:10:33,730 Saul and Jonathan were swifter than eagles. 719 01:10:33,939 --> 01:10:36,692 They were stronger than lions. 720 01:10:36,900 --> 01:10:39,820 And in their death, they were not divided. 721 01:10:41,238 --> 01:10:45,200 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle. 722 01:11:00,632 --> 01:11:01,883 David. 723 01:11:02,092 --> 01:11:03,635 You are anointed of God. 724 01:11:05,595 --> 01:11:07,389 You must be our king. 725 01:11:27,492 --> 01:11:31,580 Thou shalt not be afraid of the terrors by night, 726 01:11:31,788 --> 01:11:35,250 nor of the arrows that flieth by day, 727 01:11:35,459 --> 01:11:39,212 nor of the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 728 01:11:39,421 --> 01:11:43,300 He shall give his angels charge over thee 729 01:11:43,508 --> 01:11:46,803 to keep thee in all thy ways. 730 01:12:26,635 --> 01:12:28,929 Here we are in the great city of Jerusalem, 731 01:12:29,137 --> 01:12:30,639 which is so rich in building stone. 732 01:12:30,847 --> 01:12:32,567 Here, I'm going to build the greatest temple 733 01:12:32,766 --> 01:12:33,892 the world has ever seen 734 01:12:34,100 --> 01:12:37,604 to house the Ark of the Covenant as is fit and proper. 735 01:12:38,980 --> 01:12:41,942 I'm afraid there's a problem with that, my lord king. 736 01:12:42,776 --> 01:12:44,444 What kind of a problem? 737 01:12:44,653 --> 01:12:46,655 The Lord God has spoken to me of this. 738 01:12:46,863 --> 01:12:49,991 And? What has He said? 739 01:12:50,200 --> 01:12:51,493 He said, 740 01:12:52,953 --> 01:12:54,496 "I have not dwelt in any house 741 01:12:54,704 --> 01:12:56,584 "since the time I brought the children of Israel 742 01:12:56,748 --> 01:12:57,958 "out of Egypt. 743 01:13:00,669 --> 01:13:02,379 "LI have walked in a tent 744 01:13:02,587 --> 01:13:04,756 "and have not complained or said, 745 01:13:04,965 --> 01:13:07,926 'why have you not built me a house of cedar?" 746 01:13:08,134 --> 01:13:09,261 It is not for you, David, 747 01:13:09,469 --> 01:13:11,388 To name what God can demand for himself. 748 01:13:11,596 --> 01:13:13,306 I only want to honor Him. 749 01:13:16,685 --> 01:13:18,311 God knows this, 750 01:13:18,520 --> 01:13:20,272 and He loves you for it. 751 01:13:21,815 --> 01:13:23,233 He said... 752 01:13:24,276 --> 01:13:26,236 “Tell my servant, David, 753 01:13:26,444 --> 01:13:28,196 "I took you from the sheepfold 754 01:13:28,405 --> 01:13:30,115 "to be ruler of Israel. 755 01:13:31,199 --> 01:13:33,702 "LI have appointed a place for your people. 756 01:13:33,910 --> 01:13:35,954 "A place of their own, 757 01:13:36,162 --> 01:13:39,040 "where they may live and move no more. 758 01:13:40,166 --> 01:13:41,710 "As to a house for me, 759 01:13:41,918 --> 01:13:44,170 "it will come when your days are fulfilled 760 01:13:44,379 --> 01:13:46,047 "and you sleep with your fathers. 761 01:13:52,637 --> 01:13:54,681 "I will take one of your seed 762 01:13:54,890 --> 01:13:56,391 "and establish his kingdom... 763 01:14:05,150 --> 01:14:08,361 "but my mercy shall not depart away from him 764 01:14:08,570 --> 01:14:10,822 "as I took it from Saul to make room for you. 765 01:14:13,074 --> 01:14:15,952 “Your house and your kingdom 766 01:14:16,119 --> 01:14:17,829 shall be established forever." 767 01:14:19,414 --> 01:14:20,957 And... 768 01:14:21,207 --> 01:14:24,586 my son will build a temple for the Lord? 769 01:14:25,462 --> 01:14:26,671 Yes. 770 01:14:33,428 --> 01:14:35,055 And... 771 01:14:35,263 --> 01:14:39,351 my son will build a temple for the Lord? 772 01:14:39,559 --> 01:14:41,061 Yes. 773 01:15:29,567 --> 01:15:31,653 Joseph, there's a woman living just a stone's throw 774 01:15:31,861 --> 01:15:33,863 from the eastern corner of this house. 775 01:15:34,072 --> 01:15:36,074 That's Uriah the Hittite's house, my lord king. 776 01:15:37,367 --> 01:15:39,035 You're referring to his wife, Bathsheba. 777 01:15:41,621 --> 01:15:44,874 Uriah, a fine soldier. 778 01:15:45,083 --> 01:15:46,918 Hasn't Joab gone to join him at Rabbah? 779 01:15:47,127 --> 01:15:48,461 Yes, my lord king. 780 01:15:50,714 --> 01:15:52,674 Have, um... 781 01:15:53,258 --> 01:15:54,426 Bathsheba? 782 01:15:54,634 --> 01:15:56,094 Bathsheba... Uh... 783 01:15:56,302 --> 01:15:59,055 join me after you've cleared away the meal. 784 01:16:35,341 --> 01:16:36,801 Welcome to my home, Bathsheba. 785 01:16:53,526 --> 01:16:56,279 Your husband is a brave soldier. 786 01:17:01,034 --> 01:17:03,453 Thank you, my lord king. 787 01:17:20,136 --> 01:17:21,805 Do you know the reason you're here? 788 01:17:29,229 --> 01:17:33,191 The sight of me... pleased you. 789 01:17:33,399 --> 01:17:34,984 You saw me watching you? 790 01:17:35,193 --> 01:17:36,236 I did not, my lord. 791 01:17:38,321 --> 01:17:39,906 It was a feeling. 792 01:17:42,367 --> 01:17:44,285 A strange feeling. 793 01:17:46,913 --> 01:17:50,375 I could sense someone watching me. 794 01:17:50,583 --> 01:17:52,961 Something you know, somehow, without knowing how. 795 01:18:04,180 --> 01:18:05,598 I am married, my lord. 796 01:18:07,267 --> 01:18:09,227 Do you love your husband? 797 01:18:13,398 --> 01:18:15,859 As it is a wife's duty to love her husband. 798 01:18:23,324 --> 01:18:26,327 You're not answering my question. 799 01:18:27,954 --> 01:18:29,914 Perhaps it is the way you ask it. 800 01:18:32,625 --> 01:18:35,003 Does he live 801 01:18:35,211 --> 01:18:37,505 in your heart 802 01:18:37,714 --> 01:18:40,049 as one unique spirit that speaks to you? 803 01:18:49,934 --> 01:18:54,355 I'm afraid to break our laws of marriage, my lord. 804 01:19:08,661 --> 01:19:10,288 And I am afraid... 805 01:19:11,289 --> 01:19:13,541 to refuse my king. 806 01:19:17,128 --> 01:19:19,547 Especially when he is as great as you. 807 01:20:27,156 --> 01:20:28,533 Thank you, Joseph. 808 01:20:51,764 --> 01:20:53,266 I am troubled, my lord. 809 01:20:55,018 --> 01:20:56,519 What is it, Bathsheba? 810 01:21:01,316 --> 01:21:02,400 My lord... 811 01:21:06,237 --> 01:21:08,156 I carry your child. 812 01:21:30,928 --> 01:21:33,598 I want you to bring back my lieutenant, Uriah, 813 01:21:33,806 --> 01:21:36,059 with a report on the battle at Rabbah. 814 01:21:37,310 --> 01:21:38,686 Yes, my lord king. 815 01:22:10,134 --> 01:22:12,220 The Ammonites send scouting parties 816 01:22:12,428 --> 01:22:14,722 that we have a hard time catching. 817 01:22:14,889 --> 01:22:18,267 Their knowledge of those hills is better than ours. 818 01:22:20,937 --> 01:22:23,272 And, finally, Joab, 819 01:22:23,481 --> 01:22:24,816 does he inspire the men? 820 01:22:25,024 --> 01:22:26,984 He's respected, my lord king. 821 01:22:28,611 --> 01:22:30,405 Well, then. 822 01:22:30,613 --> 01:22:33,241 Thank you very much for your honesty, Uriah. 823 01:22:34,700 --> 01:22:36,244 You can go home now. 824 01:22:36,452 --> 01:22:37,662 Bathe. 825 01:22:38,955 --> 01:22:41,040 Spend some time with your wife. 826 01:22:52,844 --> 01:22:54,887 Lay my blanket on the ground. 827 01:22:56,806 --> 01:23:00,226 I will be here in the courtyard, near my men. 828 01:23:00,435 --> 01:23:01,435 Yes, sir. 829 01:23:05,857 --> 01:23:07,358 Good night, sir. 830 01:23:20,913 --> 01:23:22,290 Uriah. 831 01:23:24,292 --> 01:23:25,793 I, uh... 832 01:23:27,086 --> 01:23:28,588 I gave you permission to go home. 833 01:23:29,881 --> 01:23:31,799 The Ark lives in a tent, 834 01:23:32,008 --> 01:23:34,760 and my fellow soldiers sleep in the open fields. 835 01:23:36,345 --> 01:23:38,139 It's wrong for me to go to a house 836 01:23:38,306 --> 01:23:40,057 and enjoy the comforts of a wife. 837 01:23:42,477 --> 01:23:44,604 Uriah, you're a man after my own heart. 838 01:23:44,812 --> 01:23:47,106 It's my duty as a soldier, my lord king. 839 01:23:49,108 --> 01:23:50,860 You must stay a few more days in Jerusalem. 840 01:23:52,403 --> 01:23:55,364 You must come feast with me. Good night. 841 01:23:55,573 --> 01:23:56,991 Good night, my lord king. 842 01:24:58,678 --> 01:25:00,555 Have some more wine. 843 01:25:01,973 --> 01:25:03,391 It's good, isn't it? 844 01:25:03,599 --> 01:25:06,102 The finest, my lord. 845 01:25:13,150 --> 01:25:14,777 You should go home now. 846 01:25:14,986 --> 01:25:16,195 Enjoy yourself. 847 01:25:16,404 --> 01:25:17,989 See your wife. 848 01:25:19,282 --> 01:25:20,741 I'm sure it's been a long time, eh? 849 01:25:23,661 --> 01:25:26,998 I would, my lord, but... 850 01:25:27,206 --> 01:25:28,833 But I'm tired. 851 01:26:09,498 --> 01:26:10,916 He's here, my lord king. 852 01:26:23,804 --> 01:26:25,389 Uriah... 853 01:26:26,265 --> 01:26:27,975 You are to return to Rabbah... 854 01:26:28,768 --> 01:26:32,188 and give this to Joab. 855 01:26:39,820 --> 01:26:41,155 Uriah. 856 01:26:41,572 --> 01:26:43,574 My lord king? 857 01:26:51,207 --> 01:26:53,876 I'd like you to have this. 858 01:26:57,213 --> 01:26:58,506 Thank you, my lord. 859 01:26:58,714 --> 01:26:59,924 Thank you. 860 01:27:42,007 --> 01:27:43,926 Uriah, welcome! 861 01:28:04,280 --> 01:28:06,407 Joab, greetings from your king. 862 01:28:06,615 --> 01:28:09,827 The bearer of this letter is Uriah, your lieutenant. 863 01:28:10,035 --> 01:28:11,746 With respect to Uriah, place him 864 01:28:11,912 --> 01:28:13,914 in the hottest part of the battle, 865 01:28:14,123 --> 01:28:16,959 where he is most likely to be killed. 866 01:28:40,691 --> 01:28:41,734 I hate these patrols. 867 01:28:41,942 --> 01:28:44,153 There are scouts all around the place. 868 01:28:44,361 --> 01:28:46,030 Quiet, you men. 869 01:30:00,688 --> 01:30:01,814 My lady. 870 01:30:05,234 --> 01:30:07,152 I bring you the sword of a very brave man. 871 01:31:48,337 --> 01:31:49,838 No. 872 01:32:29,253 --> 01:32:32,172 The sword devours one man as well as another. 873 01:32:32,381 --> 01:32:35,050 There's no reason for these things. 874 01:32:38,345 --> 01:32:41,473 May I weep, my lord? 875 01:32:42,474 --> 01:32:44,435 Of course. 876 01:32:46,562 --> 01:32:50,441 But also remember... 877 01:32:51,692 --> 01:32:55,112 Uriah died as he would have wished. 878 01:32:55,320 --> 01:32:56,905 Gallantly. 879 01:32:57,114 --> 01:33:00,075 Loyal to his king and his people. 880 01:33:02,786 --> 01:33:05,664 That's a good death for a soldier. 881 01:33:05,873 --> 01:33:08,917 No way her husband dies 882 01:33:09,126 --> 01:33:11,837 is good for his wife, my lord. 883 01:33:22,389 --> 01:33:25,726 Your feeling for Uriah... 884 01:33:26,810 --> 01:33:28,479 makes me jealous. 885 01:33:31,356 --> 01:33:33,609 But you have my heart. 886 01:33:37,071 --> 01:33:39,239 You know that. 887 01:33:48,665 --> 01:33:51,001 There is one blessing. 888 01:33:52,878 --> 01:33:55,464 We can acknowledge our child. 889 01:34:05,641 --> 01:34:08,811 Oh, that is fortunate for the child. 890 01:34:09,812 --> 01:34:11,688 And for you? 891 01:34:20,948 --> 01:34:24,868 I will do as you command. 892 01:34:33,877 --> 01:34:36,088 Then we shall marry. 893 01:34:41,426 --> 01:34:42,594 And as a wedding gift, 894 01:34:42,886 --> 01:34:45,639 Hiram of Galilee has sent 200 heads of cattle. 895 01:34:46,098 --> 01:34:48,475 Well, thank him. 896 01:34:48,684 --> 01:34:51,019 And finally, your prophet Nathan 897 01:34:51,228 --> 01:34:54,064 has a legal matter for you to dispose of. 898 01:35:05,159 --> 01:35:09,663 My lord, I would ask that you hear this matter in private. 899 01:35:09,872 --> 01:35:12,666 Very well. You may leave us, Joseph. 900 01:35:15,919 --> 01:35:18,130 Now, Nathan, 901 01:35:18,338 --> 01:35:20,340 tell me about this case. 902 01:35:24,469 --> 01:35:27,890 There are two men in a nearby city. 903 01:35:28,098 --> 01:35:31,226 One rich, the other poor. 904 01:35:31,435 --> 01:35:35,397 The rich man has many sheep, many cattle. 905 01:35:35,606 --> 01:35:36,899 The poor one has nothing, 906 01:35:37,107 --> 01:35:41,028 except for one little ewe lamb he's raised up since birth 907 01:35:41,236 --> 01:35:44,281 like it was one of his own children. 908 01:35:44,489 --> 01:35:47,075 And yet, the rich man 909 01:35:47,284 --> 01:35:50,120 has taken up the poor man's one little ewe lamb 910 01:35:50,329 --> 01:35:51,705 to slaughter... 911 01:35:53,415 --> 01:35:55,292 and sell as his own. 912 01:35:56,293 --> 01:35:58,712 There's only one answer to this. 913 01:35:58,921 --> 01:36:01,798 The rich man must give the poor man one whole flock, 914 01:36:02,007 --> 01:36:04,927 and then he must die. 915 01:36:06,887 --> 01:36:09,139 What was the name of this rich man? 916 01:36:10,807 --> 01:36:13,727 I want to know so I can see to his punishment personally. 917 01:36:19,441 --> 01:36:21,818 You are that man. 918 01:36:30,702 --> 01:36:32,704 What do you mean? 919 01:36:33,872 --> 01:36:36,083 God has given you everything. 920 01:36:36,291 --> 01:36:38,168 Houses, wives, soldiers 921 01:36:38,377 --> 01:36:40,629 and a great name among the nations. 922 01:36:40,796 --> 01:36:43,924 If you needed more from him, you had only to ask. 923 01:36:44,091 --> 01:36:45,384 Instead, 924 01:36:45,592 --> 01:36:47,678 you used the Ammonite sword to kill Uriah 925 01:36:47,886 --> 01:36:48,886 and took his wife. 926 01:36:50,222 --> 01:36:53,350 Now the sword will never depart from your house. 927 01:36:53,558 --> 01:36:55,102 And God has said, 928 01:36:55,310 --> 01:36:57,646 “Thou will raise up evil against you 929 01:36:57,854 --> 01:36:59,398 out of your own house." 930 01:37:10,117 --> 01:37:12,828 I have sinned. 931 01:37:13,036 --> 01:37:15,080 Does it mean that I must die? 932 01:37:15,289 --> 01:37:17,708 You shall not die, 933 01:37:17,916 --> 01:37:21,586 but the child born between you and the wife of Uriah 934 01:37:21,795 --> 01:37:23,797 shall surely die. 935 01:37:54,286 --> 01:37:55,662 How is my wife? 936 01:37:57,664 --> 01:37:59,291 Well... 937 01:37:59,499 --> 01:38:01,418 my king. 938 01:38:04,880 --> 01:38:07,799 And how is my child? 939 01:38:10,510 --> 01:38:13,221 Your child is thriving. 940 01:38:13,430 --> 01:38:16,183 You feel him kick? 941 01:38:21,938 --> 01:38:24,107 He wants to see his father. 942 01:38:41,750 --> 01:38:44,836 Unless there's any news, leave me alone. I'm... 943 01:38:45,045 --> 01:38:48,715 I'm going outside to fast and ask God's mercy. 944 01:38:59,559 --> 01:39:02,729 Have mercy upon me, o God. 945 01:39:02,938 --> 01:39:05,565 According to thy loving kindness. 946 01:39:06,900 --> 01:39:08,902 According to thy tender mercies. 947 01:39:09,111 --> 01:39:12,614 Wipe out my transgressions. 948 01:39:12,823 --> 01:39:15,367 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity. 949 01:39:15,575 --> 01:39:17,869 Cleanse me from my sin. 950 01:39:18,662 --> 01:39:20,789 For I acknowledge... 951 01:39:20,997 --> 01:39:22,833 my transgressions. 952 01:39:30,507 --> 01:39:32,634 Create in me... 953 01:39:32,843 --> 01:39:35,345 a clean heart... 954 01:39:35,554 --> 01:39:39,057 and renew a right spirit within me. 955 01:39:40,475 --> 01:39:42,811 Do not cast me from your presence. 956 01:39:45,689 --> 01:39:48,567 Do not take your holy spirit from me. 957 01:40:23,894 --> 01:40:25,270 The child? 958 01:40:27,564 --> 01:40:29,149 Dead, my lord king. 959 01:41:23,954 --> 01:41:26,373 I say it again, dear God. 960 01:41:26,581 --> 01:41:29,292 Create in me a clean heart 961 01:41:29,501 --> 01:41:32,671 and renew a right spirit. 962 01:41:51,314 --> 01:41:53,191 You fasted and wept for your child 963 01:41:53,400 --> 01:41:54,985 while it was alive. 964 01:41:57,487 --> 01:41:59,656 But when the child dies, 965 01:41:59,864 --> 01:42:01,616 you eat a meal? 966 01:42:02,492 --> 01:42:04,786 When the child was alive, 967 01:42:04,995 --> 01:42:06,413 I fasted, 968 01:42:06,621 --> 01:42:07,872 because I said to myself, 969 01:42:08,081 --> 01:42:10,208 “Who can tell whether God will be gracious 970 01:42:10,417 --> 01:42:12,460 and let the child live?" 971 01:42:14,796 --> 01:42:17,924 But the child is dead. 972 01:42:19,426 --> 01:42:21,928 Why should I continue to fast? 973 01:42:22,721 --> 01:42:25,140 Can I bring him back? 974 01:42:27,851 --> 01:42:30,103 I can go to him, 975 01:42:30,312 --> 01:42:32,647 but he cannot return to me. 976 01:42:59,924 --> 01:43:01,885 Forgive me... 977 01:43:06,931 --> 01:43:09,476 for the loss of your son. 978 01:43:09,684 --> 01:43:13,104 It is I who must beg your forgiveness. 979 01:43:16,524 --> 01:43:18,360 Why? 980 01:43:36,920 --> 01:43:38,588 Plotted... 981 01:43:38,797 --> 01:43:41,049 the death of Uriah. 982 01:43:42,926 --> 01:43:44,177 The Lord... 983 01:43:44,386 --> 01:43:47,555 took our child in judgment. 984 01:43:56,981 --> 01:43:59,526 My child... 985 01:44:01,027 --> 01:44:02,654 died... 986 01:44:02,862 --> 01:44:06,574 on account of Uriah's innocent blood? 987 01:44:10,120 --> 01:44:11,871 You, 988 01:44:12,080 --> 01:44:15,333 the great King David, favorite of God, 989 01:44:15,542 --> 01:44:18,378 and God did this to you? 990 01:44:19,796 --> 01:44:21,923 I sinned. 991 01:44:23,049 --> 01:44:28,388 I pray that he will forgive me. 992 01:44:30,432 --> 01:44:32,892 There's nothing else I can do. 993 01:44:39,524 --> 01:44:41,568 I sinned too. 994 01:44:44,904 --> 01:44:46,740 If I had not desired you as well, 995 01:44:46,948 --> 01:44:49,117 none of this would have happened. 996 01:44:52,412 --> 01:44:56,750 And whatever judgment God makes... 997 01:45:02,630 --> 01:45:05,425 We'll face it together. 998 01:45:26,070 --> 01:45:28,072 Do you remember the day 999 01:45:28,323 --> 01:45:30,283 when I asked you 1000 01:45:30,825 --> 01:45:33,161 if Uriah lived in your heart 1001 01:45:33,369 --> 01:45:36,206 as one unique spirit that spoke to you? 1002 01:45:46,049 --> 01:45:49,093 I remember. 1003 01:45:49,302 --> 01:45:52,806 There is a man that feels that way about you. 1004 01:45:52,972 --> 01:45:54,891 He feels... 1005 01:45:55,809 --> 01:45:58,978 that you are the one unique spirit 1006 01:45:59,187 --> 01:46:01,815 he is destined to walk with forever. 1007 01:46:03,525 --> 01:46:06,694 I know you are that man. 1008 01:47:29,193 --> 01:47:31,487 Solomon. 1009 01:47:47,462 --> 01:47:49,172 Let God arise. 1010 01:47:49,380 --> 01:47:51,507 Let his enemies be scattered. 1011 01:47:52,884 --> 01:47:56,137 But let the righteous be glad. 1012 01:47:56,346 --> 01:47:58,556 Let them rejoice. 1013 01:47:58,765 --> 01:48:01,434 A father for the fatherless is the Lord. 1014 01:48:02,685 --> 01:48:05,480 God setteth the solitary in families. 1015 01:48:06,189 --> 01:48:08,775 I am gathered happily with my wives, Michal, 1016 01:48:09,442 --> 01:48:10,442 Abigail, 1017 01:48:10,860 --> 01:48:12,278 and Bathsheba. 1018 01:48:12,487 --> 01:48:14,238 And all of our children. 1019 01:48:15,281 --> 01:48:16,366 Allow us, Lord, 1020 01:48:16,532 --> 01:48:19,410 to live out our lives together in peace 1021 01:48:19,702 --> 01:48:21,454 and harmony. 1022 01:48:28,544 --> 01:48:30,922 What are you doing? You're up to something. 1023 01:48:31,130 --> 01:48:33,925 Wait and see. Wait and see. 1024 01:48:34,133 --> 01:48:35,385 It's Tamar, isn't it? 1025 01:48:35,593 --> 01:48:36,844 Eat this. 1026 01:48:37,679 --> 01:48:39,722 Doesn't my sister look magnificent? 1027 01:48:39,931 --> 01:48:41,349 Yeah, she does. 1028 01:48:41,557 --> 01:48:43,267 Tamar, what are you doing? 1029 01:48:43,935 --> 01:48:45,645 That's servant's work. 1030 01:48:45,979 --> 01:48:48,356 You sometimes forget you are the daughter of a king. 1031 01:48:49,065 --> 01:48:52,443 It's woman's work. 1032 01:48:53,111 --> 01:48:56,197 Whoever I am, I'm still a woman, aren't I? 1033 01:48:56,406 --> 01:48:58,032 Bathsheba, what do you think? 1034 01:48:58,282 --> 01:49:00,952 Should a princess carry out the duties of a handmaiden? 1035 01:49:01,160 --> 01:49:02,440 It is the privilege of a princess 1036 01:49:02,495 --> 01:49:03,830 to please herself. 1037 01:49:04,288 --> 01:49:07,792 If she enjoys woman's work, let her enjoy it. 1038 01:49:08,001 --> 01:49:09,085 And remember, 1039 01:49:09,460 --> 01:49:12,714 the only food I can bless is what she serves me. 1040 01:49:12,922 --> 01:49:15,049 Let me go, brother. 1041 01:49:15,258 --> 01:49:17,260 That tickles. 1042 01:49:20,221 --> 01:49:21,931 David is our father, 1043 01:49:22,140 --> 01:49:23,641 but our mothers were different. 1044 01:49:24,434 --> 01:49:25,935 You're joking, Amnon. 1045 01:49:26,894 --> 01:49:28,021 I'm not. 1046 01:49:28,479 --> 01:49:30,023 I think you should be. 1047 01:49:30,481 --> 01:49:31,801 Touch her and the wrath of Absalom 1048 01:49:31,899 --> 01:49:33,776 would fall on you like rain. 1049 01:49:33,985 --> 01:49:37,238 Not to mention your father's. 1050 01:49:37,447 --> 01:49:39,949 I've gotten around Absalom all my life. 1051 01:49:40,742 --> 01:49:42,452 He's easy. 1052 01:49:51,878 --> 01:49:53,421 Good move, Absalom. 1053 01:50:08,186 --> 01:50:10,063 It's all right. 1054 01:50:16,986 --> 01:50:18,738 That's enough, Amnon. 1055 01:50:23,451 --> 01:50:25,828 Don't mind losing, Absalom. 1056 01:50:25,995 --> 01:50:27,622 We all still love you. 1057 01:50:31,250 --> 01:50:33,586 It seems to me as though Amnon is going to be the soldier. 1058 01:50:35,171 --> 01:50:37,423 And Absalom, the poet. 1059 01:50:39,383 --> 01:50:41,427 How do you both feel about that? 1060 01:50:41,594 --> 01:50:42,887 Whatever you say, Father. 1061 01:50:45,598 --> 01:50:47,642 Can't we be like you, Father? 1062 01:50:48,726 --> 01:50:50,436 Can't we be both? 1063 01:51:16,671 --> 01:51:17,671 Tamar. 1064 01:51:17,839 --> 01:51:18,839 Brother. 1065 01:51:32,979 --> 01:51:35,314 I rode her too hard. 1066 01:51:35,523 --> 01:51:37,400 Her leg is broken. 1067 01:51:40,361 --> 01:51:42,196 It's better she not suffer. 1068 01:51:56,878 --> 01:51:58,796 Have you slept with a man, Tamar? 1069 01:52:00,339 --> 01:52:02,842 What a strange question, brother. 1070 01:52:03,050 --> 01:52:04,260 I'm unmarried. 1071 01:52:04,510 --> 01:52:06,220 Of course I'm a virgin. 1072 01:52:06,637 --> 01:52:07,930 I'm not married. 1073 01:52:08,181 --> 01:52:09,891 I've slept with women. 1074 01:52:10,099 --> 01:52:11,517 You're a man. 1075 01:52:11,684 --> 01:52:13,644 It's expected of men. 1076 01:52:14,228 --> 01:52:15,897 It is a great, great pleasure 1077 01:52:16,105 --> 01:52:18,608 to lie in bed with a man who longs to touch you. 1078 01:52:20,193 --> 01:52:22,945 When my husband takes me to that bed, 1079 01:52:23,154 --> 01:52:25,448 I'll find out all about it. 1080 01:52:26,866 --> 01:52:28,618 She's pure, Amnon. 1081 01:52:28,910 --> 01:52:30,661 Why does it have to be her? 1082 01:52:30,870 --> 01:52:32,830 You could have handmaidens by the dozen. 1083 01:52:33,414 --> 01:52:35,249 I have to be with her, 1084 01:52:36,125 --> 01:52:37,960 or I'll die. 1085 01:52:41,631 --> 01:52:43,758 Do you really mean that? 1086 01:52:43,966 --> 01:52:44,966 I do. 1087 01:52:46,928 --> 01:52:48,512 Look at you. 1088 01:52:48,721 --> 01:52:50,223 You're even starting to look ill. 1089 01:52:51,641 --> 01:52:53,017 I'm not surprised. 1090 01:52:54,060 --> 01:52:55,895 I feel lovesick. 1091 01:53:12,245 --> 01:53:13,245 What? 1092 01:53:13,287 --> 01:53:15,331 I think I have an idea. 1093 01:53:15,957 --> 01:53:19,502 Stay here. You're about to become quite a bit sicker. 1094 01:53:33,933 --> 01:53:36,435 Jonodab, what's ailing Amnon? 1095 01:53:36,644 --> 01:53:37,979 He seems to have eaten some meat 1096 01:53:38,187 --> 01:53:39,397 with worms in it, my lord king. 1097 01:53:39,605 --> 01:53:40,856 He's taken to his bed. 1098 01:53:41,065 --> 01:53:43,192 Nothing serious, I hope. 1099 01:53:43,401 --> 01:53:45,152 He's requested a remedy. 1100 01:53:45,361 --> 01:53:48,030 Has he? What? 1101 01:53:48,239 --> 01:53:51,450 He's very fond of the honey cakes as Tamar prepares them. 1102 01:53:51,659 --> 01:53:53,661 He wonders if she might come to his room 1103 01:53:53,869 --> 01:53:56,038 and prepare some of these in her own special way. 1104 01:53:56,872 --> 01:53:57,952 How is that with you, girl? 1105 01:53:58,666 --> 01:54:01,043 If it will help my brother and his illness, 1106 01:54:01,252 --> 01:54:03,337 I'd be glad to, Father. 1107 01:54:21,564 --> 01:54:23,399 I love watching you cook. 1108 01:54:50,051 --> 01:54:52,845 Mmm. Now eat, brother. You'll feel better. 1109 01:54:53,512 --> 01:54:54,889 Feed me. 1110 01:54:55,097 --> 01:54:56,223 Let me eat from your hand. 1111 01:55:09,904 --> 01:55:11,739 I love you, Tamar. 1112 01:55:11,947 --> 01:55:13,491 As a brother should. 1113 01:55:14,492 --> 01:55:15,868 I want you. 1114 01:55:18,245 --> 01:55:21,624 As a man wants a woman. 1115 01:55:33,427 --> 01:55:34,970 Don't force me. 1116 01:55:35,179 --> 01:55:37,306 You know it is against every law of God. 1117 01:55:37,515 --> 01:55:38,599 Don't worry. 1118 01:55:40,518 --> 01:55:41,602 I won't hurt you. 1119 01:55:43,312 --> 01:55:46,565 If this was right, you could ask Father's permission. 1120 01:55:46,774 --> 01:55:47,900 Silence. 1121 01:55:48,859 --> 01:55:49,859 No! 1122 01:56:11,215 --> 01:56:12,508 Get out, will you, please? 1123 01:56:15,928 --> 01:56:19,932 Please, say a kind word to me. 1124 01:56:22,726 --> 01:56:24,895 I can't have whores in my room 1125 01:56:25,104 --> 01:56:27,982 after they've performed their services. 1126 01:56:32,570 --> 01:56:33,946 Whores? 1127 01:56:36,657 --> 01:56:39,076 I thought you said you loved me. 1128 01:56:54,633 --> 01:56:55,633 Get out! 1129 01:57:10,816 --> 01:57:11,859 Tamar. 1130 01:57:14,153 --> 01:57:17,239 Brother. Help me. Please help me. 1131 01:57:17,448 --> 01:57:17,907 Help me. 1132 01:57:18,115 --> 01:57:19,115 What is it, sister? 1133 01:57:19,241 --> 01:57:20,701 Amnon. 1134 01:57:25,164 --> 01:57:26,582 Tell me. 1135 01:57:40,554 --> 01:57:41,847 Absalom, what is it? 1136 01:58:14,713 --> 01:58:16,298 You have sinned... 1137 01:58:17,841 --> 01:58:19,218 Against me, 1138 01:58:19,426 --> 01:58:21,720 against your family, 1139 01:58:21,929 --> 01:58:23,389 against God. 1140 01:58:27,393 --> 01:58:30,354 You have no place in my army or my court. 1141 01:58:30,646 --> 01:58:33,357 You will not be in my presence at meals or at prayers. 1142 01:58:33,566 --> 01:58:35,401 You are, from now on, 1143 01:58:35,609 --> 01:58:37,486 in disgrace. 1144 01:58:41,699 --> 01:58:44,368 You take my cattle to market at Hebron, and that is all you do 1145 01:58:44,577 --> 01:58:46,829 for this family and this nation. 1146 01:58:58,048 --> 01:59:01,260 Tamar's soul lies in pieces, and Amnon still lives? 1147 01:59:01,468 --> 01:59:03,095 He is my son, 1148 01:59:03,304 --> 01:59:03,929 and your brother. 1149 01:59:04,138 --> 01:59:05,764 He raped your daughter. 1150 01:59:06,056 --> 01:59:07,641 We put men to death for much less. 1151 01:59:07,850 --> 01:59:09,101 It is my decision. 1152 01:59:13,731 --> 01:59:15,774 My decisions are law. 1153 01:59:15,983 --> 01:59:17,526 Another example of your mercy, father? 1154 01:59:17,735 --> 01:59:19,153 It's part of your legend. 1155 01:59:22,281 --> 01:59:25,701 I must be able to forgive my own flesh and blood. 1156 01:59:25,909 --> 01:59:27,244 So must you. 1157 01:59:28,954 --> 01:59:30,080 And it's not mercy, Absalom. 1158 01:59:30,289 --> 01:59:32,625 It's how a family, how a nation survives. 1159 01:59:35,461 --> 01:59:36,670 Absalom. 1160 01:59:41,634 --> 01:59:43,594 If we cannot find a way 1161 01:59:43,802 --> 01:59:46,722 past the sins we commit, we cannot live. 1162 01:59:49,850 --> 01:59:52,519 Now, show me that you understand my wisdom. 1163 01:59:54,396 --> 01:59:55,396 Embrace me. 1164 02:00:35,562 --> 02:00:36,855 Cheer up, brother. 1165 02:00:37,064 --> 02:00:38,857 The work isn't so rough. 1166 02:00:39,066 --> 02:00:41,694 What have you got to be so happy about, brother? 1167 02:00:41,902 --> 02:00:44,738 It doesn't humiliate you chasing cattle all day? 1168 02:00:44,947 --> 02:00:46,281 Don't worry about me. 1169 02:00:46,490 --> 02:00:48,158 I won't be doing this for much longer. 1170 02:00:48,367 --> 02:00:49,368 You won't? 1171 02:00:49,576 --> 02:00:51,578 I'll find my way back into the court. 1172 02:00:51,787 --> 02:00:54,581 Father will soften his judgment against me. 1173 02:00:54,790 --> 02:00:56,250 Do you know why? 1174 02:00:56,458 --> 02:01:00,170 He'll forgive anyone just to win back one more person's love. 1175 02:01:00,379 --> 02:01:02,631 Father's not satisfied with God's love. 1176 02:01:02,840 --> 02:01:04,717 He wants everyone else to love him as well. 1177 02:01:06,009 --> 02:01:09,054 You have us all figured out, Amnon. 1178 02:01:09,263 --> 02:01:11,098 I know Father. That's all. 1179 02:01:12,182 --> 02:01:13,350 And all this 1180 02:01:13,642 --> 02:01:14,977 while my sister, Tamar 1181 02:01:15,227 --> 02:01:19,106 eats dirt and babbles like a sick child 1182 02:01:19,314 --> 02:01:21,525 because of you. 1183 02:01:21,734 --> 02:01:23,026 You took her soul. 1184 02:01:23,277 --> 02:01:25,946 I can't believe I'm hearing this rubbish. 1185 02:01:26,155 --> 02:01:28,532 She's a woman, Absalom. 1186 02:01:28,741 --> 02:01:30,367 Women are weak. 1187 02:01:30,576 --> 02:01:32,161 Women are born to suffer. 1188 02:01:52,014 --> 02:01:53,223 This is good. 1189 02:01:57,060 --> 02:01:58,937 Come on. 1190 02:01:59,146 --> 02:02:02,065 Come here, my pretty. Let's dance. Come on. 1191 02:02:04,443 --> 02:02:06,862 Come on. Come on. Come closer. 1192 02:02:07,070 --> 02:02:08,322 Come closer. 1193 02:02:11,033 --> 02:02:12,159 Oh, come on. 1194 02:02:13,786 --> 02:02:15,662 It's so good. 1195 02:02:15,871 --> 02:02:17,706 Come on. You want to play? 1196 02:02:25,756 --> 02:02:29,092 When the wine has weakened Amnon, strike him and kill him. 1197 02:02:34,515 --> 02:02:37,142 Come back. Come back. Come here. 1198 02:03:20,894 --> 02:03:21,603 Tamar. 1199 02:03:21,812 --> 02:03:22,812 What is it, brother? 1200 02:03:22,938 --> 02:03:24,189 Amnon is dead. 1201 02:03:24,481 --> 02:03:25,566 I had him killed. 1202 02:03:27,234 --> 02:03:29,695 Report this to our father. 1203 02:03:29,903 --> 02:03:31,238 I have killed Amnon 1204 02:03:31,446 --> 02:03:33,448 in just judgment for what he did to you. 1205 02:03:35,158 --> 02:03:38,704 Tell Father I know I must be lost to him 1206 02:03:38,912 --> 02:03:41,206 for disobeying his command and doing this. 1207 02:03:42,541 --> 02:03:45,419 Perhaps I shall never see him again. 1208 02:03:45,627 --> 02:03:48,213 Nevertheless, I still love him. 1209 02:03:48,422 --> 02:03:49,548 I shall love him forever. 1210 02:03:50,716 --> 02:03:52,342 Say goodbye to him for me... 1211 02:03:53,468 --> 02:03:55,554 and to all of Jerusalem. 1212 02:03:57,681 --> 02:04:00,517 I will never forget what you've given up for me. 1213 02:04:08,775 --> 02:04:13,822 O God, you have made the earth tremble. 1214 02:04:14,031 --> 02:04:15,616 You have broken it. 1215 02:04:16,867 --> 02:04:18,827 Heal the breaches, 1216 02:04:18,994 --> 02:04:20,913 for the earth shakes beneath our feet. 1217 02:04:26,251 --> 02:04:28,420 You've cast us off. 1218 02:04:28,670 --> 02:04:30,422 You have scattered us. 1219 02:04:31,673 --> 02:04:33,675 Oh, please! 1220 02:04:33,884 --> 02:04:36,219 Turn yourself to us again. 1221 02:04:43,936 --> 02:04:46,146 I'm saddened for you, my lord king. 1222 02:04:48,231 --> 02:04:48,982 Feeling sorry for me 1223 02:04:49,191 --> 02:04:51,351 is turning into a full-time occupation for you, Nathan. 1224 02:04:51,443 --> 02:04:53,070 You have given me and the nation 1225 02:04:53,278 --> 02:04:55,030 much reason to celebrate, as well. 1226 02:04:56,823 --> 02:04:59,701 That's God. Not me. 1227 02:05:01,161 --> 02:05:02,663 Amen. 1228 02:05:20,681 --> 02:05:22,182 Do you think 1229 02:05:22,391 --> 02:05:25,769 that once God starts punishing a man, He will ever stop? 1230 02:05:27,604 --> 02:05:30,565 Perhaps it is those who God loves the most, 1231 02:05:30,774 --> 02:05:33,110 those on whom He lavishes His gifts, 1232 02:05:33,318 --> 02:05:35,237 that He punishes the most severely. 1233 02:05:35,445 --> 02:05:37,572 The price of God's glory. 1234 02:05:39,866 --> 02:05:43,078 Remember what Samuel told me all those years ago. 1235 02:05:43,286 --> 02:05:44,705 “Help David. 1236 02:05:44,913 --> 02:05:46,623 God makes it hard to be a king." 1237 02:05:58,301 --> 02:06:00,262 This is the woman in mourning from Tekoah 1238 02:06:00,470 --> 02:06:02,139 who bids you to give her judgment. 1239 02:06:02,597 --> 02:06:04,516 Yes. Ask her to come in. 1240 02:06:16,486 --> 02:06:17,988 Help me, please, 1241 02:06:18,196 --> 02:06:19,865 my lord king. 1242 02:06:20,741 --> 02:06:22,784 What seems to be the problem? 1243 02:06:22,993 --> 02:06:24,161 I am a widow. 1244 02:06:24,369 --> 02:06:25,996 I had two sons. 1245 02:06:26,204 --> 02:06:28,331 They worked the fields together. 1246 02:06:28,540 --> 02:06:29,916 And they quarreled. 1247 02:06:30,125 --> 02:06:31,752 And one Killed the other. 1248 02:06:36,339 --> 02:06:37,799 Go on. 1249 02:06:40,343 --> 02:06:42,596 All the rest of my family 1250 02:06:42,804 --> 02:06:46,433 bid me to punish my surviving son harshly. 1251 02:06:47,559 --> 02:06:49,352 But if I do that, 1252 02:06:49,561 --> 02:06:51,313 I will have no heir. 1253 02:06:51,521 --> 02:06:54,566 And my husband's name will disappear from the earth. 1254 02:06:56,193 --> 02:06:58,278 I will have nothing. 1255 02:07:01,573 --> 02:07:04,076 Whoever... tries to force you 1256 02:07:04,242 --> 02:07:05,911 to take your remaining son's life 1257 02:07:06,078 --> 02:07:08,246 shall be brought to me, and I will deal with them. 1258 02:07:17,005 --> 02:07:18,298 No one else will bother you. 1259 02:07:19,966 --> 02:07:22,219 Thank you, my lord king. 1260 02:07:23,887 --> 02:07:26,348 God will respect no man 1261 02:07:26,556 --> 02:07:30,227 unless he devises some way for those children he has lost 1262 02:07:30,435 --> 02:07:32,687 to be brought back to Him. 1263 02:08:14,980 --> 02:08:17,607 The man wants you to judge him, my lord king. 1264 02:08:17,816 --> 02:08:20,110 He was burning the tents outside the city gates 1265 02:08:20,318 --> 02:08:22,320 and trying to drain our water supply. 1266 02:08:22,529 --> 02:08:24,573 Who on earth would do such a stupid thing? 1267 02:08:24,781 --> 02:08:25,991 Bring him in. 1268 02:08:34,374 --> 02:08:35,667 Well? 1269 02:08:36,459 --> 02:08:38,920 I can only ask forgiveness and understanding 1270 02:08:39,129 --> 02:08:41,882 in the words of a prayer my father made. 1271 02:08:42,090 --> 02:08:44,676 May I speak my father's words? 1272 02:08:47,888 --> 02:08:49,181 Go ahead. 1273 02:08:50,640 --> 02:08:53,602 “Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, o my God, 1274 02:08:53,810 --> 02:08:57,480 "and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 1275 02:08:57,689 --> 02:09:00,066 “Create in me a clean heart 1276 02:09:00,275 --> 02:09:02,861 and renew a right spirit within me." 1277 02:09:04,571 --> 02:09:06,031 Those are my words. 1278 02:09:26,760 --> 02:09:27,760 He's not our child, 1279 02:09:27,844 --> 02:09:30,180 but he is my son, precious to me. 1280 02:09:30,388 --> 02:09:33,892 “Behold, I will raise up evil from thine house." 1281 02:09:34,809 --> 02:09:37,520 How easily you forget the prophet's message. 1282 02:09:39,731 --> 02:09:42,359 I know what you're thinking. 1283 02:09:42,567 --> 02:09:45,445 You think that with Absalom permanently in disgrace, 1284 02:09:45,654 --> 02:09:47,948 my favor would fall on Solomon. 1285 02:09:50,909 --> 02:09:54,496 I am not planning the succession, David. 1286 02:09:54,704 --> 02:09:57,290 Simply consider this. 1287 02:09:57,791 --> 02:10:01,211 Absalom has already shed his own brother's blood. 1288 02:10:01,419 --> 02:10:03,046 What is he capable of next? 1289 02:10:03,255 --> 02:10:04,381 He's my son! 1290 02:10:08,885 --> 02:10:10,845 Promises between men... 1291 02:10:11,054 --> 02:10:13,723 or contracts between merchants or treaties between nations. 1292 02:10:13,932 --> 02:10:15,932 All of these can be broken if advantage demands it. 1293 02:10:16,101 --> 02:10:18,687 But the covenant between a father and a son can never end. 1294 02:10:22,148 --> 02:10:25,652 No matter what Absalom did, I can never stop being his father. 1295 02:10:27,654 --> 02:10:28,780 If he does something wrong, 1296 02:10:28,989 --> 02:10:31,241 it is because I failed to teach him. 1297 02:10:32,242 --> 02:10:34,452 He is mine, 1298 02:10:34,661 --> 02:10:35,661 as you are mine. 1299 02:10:41,042 --> 02:10:42,460 As I am God's. 1300 02:10:47,590 --> 02:10:50,927 May I ask you a frank question, my lord prince? 1301 02:10:51,136 --> 02:10:52,136 Please. 1302 02:10:53,513 --> 02:10:55,807 If you were king... 1303 02:10:57,183 --> 02:10:59,644 would you have judged the actions of Amnon 1304 02:10:59,853 --> 02:11:02,772 and your own deeds as lightly as David did? 1305 02:11:02,981 --> 02:11:06,318 David faces the law and the commands of his heart, 1306 02:11:06,526 --> 02:11:09,154 and always finds a way to disobey the law. 1307 02:11:09,362 --> 02:11:14,117 You... chose the law over your own blood. 1308 02:11:15,201 --> 02:11:17,787 That tells me you are strong enough 1309 02:11:17,996 --> 02:11:20,206 to properly lead the nation. 1310 02:11:20,415 --> 02:11:24,169 Don't speak any more of these things, Aphitophel. 1311 02:11:24,377 --> 02:11:27,797 These words are already written in your own heart. 1312 02:11:28,006 --> 02:11:31,843 It is because of David's mercy that I am alive at this moment. 1313 02:11:32,802 --> 02:11:34,971 If the roles had been reversed, 1314 02:11:35,180 --> 02:11:36,723 you would have been strong enough 1315 02:11:36,931 --> 02:11:39,059 to order your son's punishment. 1316 02:11:39,267 --> 02:11:42,437 That is something you have never forgiven your father for. 1317 02:11:42,645 --> 02:11:44,606 For that weakness 1318 02:11:44,814 --> 02:11:46,733 he calls mercy. 1319 02:11:46,941 --> 02:11:49,027 What if all you say is true, what then? 1320 02:11:52,072 --> 02:11:55,325 Watch the elders of the tribes and the army. 1321 02:11:55,533 --> 02:11:57,827 How they view your father. 1322 02:11:58,036 --> 02:12:01,039 There's an opportunity for you if you only seize it. 1323 02:12:03,541 --> 02:12:05,794 With the gold we lavish on David 1324 02:12:06,002 --> 02:12:08,171 there's no money left for food. 1325 02:12:08,380 --> 02:12:09,672 It would be one thing 1326 02:12:09,881 --> 02:12:11,441 if we could see an end to the sacrifice. 1327 02:12:11,508 --> 02:12:13,676 But with your father, there is no reasoning. 1328 02:12:15,720 --> 02:12:17,222 There was a time 1329 02:12:17,430 --> 02:12:20,517 when being a member of David's army 1330 02:12:20,725 --> 02:12:22,352 meant respect. 1331 02:12:22,560 --> 02:12:25,188 He even shortchanges us to pay for his temple now. 1332 02:12:25,397 --> 02:12:29,234 The Assyrians and Moabites are taking ground from us every day. 1333 02:12:29,442 --> 02:12:30,753 Something has to be done. 1334 02:12:30,777 --> 02:12:31,820 Yes, but what? 1335 02:12:32,028 --> 02:12:33,668 The men can't take it anymore. 1336 02:12:33,863 --> 02:12:37,033 I know, but the longer we stand here and wait and do nothing 1337 02:12:37,242 --> 02:12:38,785 the worse the situation gets. 1338 02:12:38,952 --> 02:12:42,580 You may answer this question honestly. 1339 02:12:42,789 --> 02:12:45,333 If Israel had a new ruler, 1340 02:12:45,542 --> 02:12:48,128 a younger man who would rebuild the army, 1341 02:12:48,336 --> 02:12:51,756 who would let the villagers keep more of their wealth, 1342 02:12:51,965 --> 02:12:54,801 would you men support him? 1343 02:12:58,388 --> 02:13:00,098 How badly do we stand with the army, then? 1344 02:13:00,306 --> 02:13:02,346 Nearly two-thirds of all the soldiers on foot patrol 1345 02:13:02,475 --> 02:13:03,810 in the southern part of the nation 1346 02:13:04,018 --> 02:13:05,103 have gone over to Absalom. 1347 02:13:05,311 --> 02:13:07,564 Half of the farmers of the villages hereabouts 1348 02:13:07,772 --> 02:13:09,357 have gone over to him as well. 1349 02:13:10,066 --> 02:13:11,192 And in the north? 1350 02:13:11,401 --> 02:13:13,695 The tribes of Israel on the other side of the Jordan? 1351 02:13:13,903 --> 02:13:16,239 Reports of their loyalty are still unconfirmed. 1352 02:13:18,408 --> 02:13:21,411 Aphitophel has guided Absalom brilliantly. 1353 02:13:23,788 --> 02:13:25,148 Am I correct that here in Jerusalem 1354 02:13:25,331 --> 02:13:27,333 is where we're at our weakest and most vulnerable? 1355 02:13:27,542 --> 02:13:29,002 Yes, my lord. 1356 02:13:30,920 --> 02:13:33,173 If we were Philistines or Egyptians, Joab, 1357 02:13:33,381 --> 02:13:36,134 now would be the perfect time for us to take poison. 1358 02:13:39,220 --> 02:13:40,513 What do you think, Nathan? 1359 02:13:42,223 --> 02:13:43,850 Do you think God loves Absalom enough 1360 02:13:44,058 --> 02:13:46,269 to see him take my life and my crown? 1361 02:13:47,729 --> 02:13:49,856 I do not, my lord king. 1362 02:13:50,064 --> 02:13:52,066 God wants you to survive. 1363 02:13:55,320 --> 02:13:57,363 You're like a lamp for his people. 1364 02:14:13,713 --> 02:14:17,509 We will not defend Jerusalem. 1365 02:14:19,761 --> 02:14:21,804 You will not defend Jerusalem? 1366 02:14:25,934 --> 02:14:29,062 Absalom has a superior fighting force. 1367 02:14:29,270 --> 02:14:31,606 I've spent 15 years, the best years of my life, 1368 02:14:31,814 --> 02:14:34,526 building this city into the capital of the nation. 1369 02:14:34,692 --> 02:14:36,236 I'm not gonna let all I've accomplished 1370 02:14:36,402 --> 02:14:39,239 get burned to the ground in a few days of bloody fighting. 1371 02:14:39,447 --> 02:14:42,367 That's one sin against God I know at least not to commit. 1372 02:14:44,786 --> 02:14:46,037 So, what do you propose? 1373 02:14:48,581 --> 02:14:50,083 We head for the north. 1374 02:14:50,291 --> 02:14:53,044 Find those men who are loyal to David and Joab, 1375 02:14:53,253 --> 02:14:54,587 if there are any. 1376 02:14:56,339 --> 02:14:59,717 We will not sacrifice Jerusalem for these troubles. 1377 02:15:20,280 --> 02:15:24,075 I fear for those who must stay 1378 02:15:24,284 --> 02:15:27,537 and face the generosity of Absalom. 1379 02:15:29,831 --> 02:15:32,500 You don't need to tell me that you warned me about him. 1380 02:15:32,709 --> 02:15:35,003 I remember that. 1381 02:15:35,920 --> 02:15:38,423 You've been right about almost everything, Bathsheba. 1382 02:15:38,840 --> 02:15:41,634 From the very first moment you entered this palace. 1383 02:15:44,721 --> 02:15:50,351 And you may very well ask, if I knew all the punishments 1384 02:15:50,560 --> 02:15:52,687 that were gonna be heaped upon us, 1385 02:15:52,895 --> 02:15:54,772 would I still have gone toward you? 1386 02:16:07,660 --> 02:16:10,788 It is a question better not asked. 1387 02:16:12,957 --> 02:16:14,459 I love you. 1388 02:16:21,799 --> 02:16:23,635 I love you, too. 1389 02:16:30,683 --> 02:16:32,310 I'm sorry. 1390 02:16:33,603 --> 02:16:35,605 So sorry for your city. 1391 02:16:40,735 --> 02:16:43,112 Keep not thy silence, o God. 1392 02:16:43,321 --> 02:16:46,282 Hold not thy peace and be not still. 1393 02:16:46,491 --> 02:16:48,868 Thine enemies make a tumult. 1394 02:16:49,035 --> 02:16:51,412 They that hate thee have lifted their heads. 1395 02:16:52,538 --> 02:16:55,291 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people. 1396 02:16:55,500 --> 02:16:58,378 They have said, “Come, let us cut them off from their nation, 1397 02:16:58,586 --> 02:17:03,174 that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance." 1398 02:17:03,758 --> 02:17:05,635 Fill their faces with shame, 1399 02:17:05,843 --> 02:17:07,553 that they may seek thy name, o Lord. 1400 02:17:09,931 --> 02:17:11,808 Fill their faces with shame. 1401 02:17:19,607 --> 02:17:20,607 David! 1402 02:17:23,361 --> 02:17:24,361 David. 1403 02:17:25,780 --> 02:17:27,865 My tribe of Gittite people wish to join you. 1404 02:17:28,408 --> 02:17:30,993 My road is long and hard, Ittai. 1405 02:17:31,202 --> 02:17:33,037 You and your people will be safe in Jerusalem. 1406 02:17:33,204 --> 02:17:34,789 You've only lived here a short time. 1407 02:17:34,956 --> 02:17:37,792 And if you remain, you will continue to have my blessing. 1408 02:17:38,334 --> 02:17:40,128 We are your servants. 1409 02:17:40,336 --> 02:17:44,298 But we have sworn an oath to your kingdom. 1410 02:17:44,507 --> 02:17:46,134 And the kingdom of David 1411 02:17:46,342 --> 02:17:48,052 is wherever David is. 1412 02:17:48,219 --> 02:17:50,221 Thank you, Ittai. I am glad of your support. 1413 02:18:02,900 --> 02:18:05,778 Zadok, the Ark must remain in the city. 1414 02:18:05,987 --> 02:18:07,363 But, my lord king, 1415 02:18:07,572 --> 02:18:10,324 it cannot fall into Absalom's hands. 1416 02:18:11,659 --> 02:18:13,786 If I find favor with God 1417 02:18:13,995 --> 02:18:16,414 I will return to Jerusalem and see the Ark again. 1418 02:18:16,581 --> 02:18:17,832 If not... 1419 02:18:18,040 --> 02:18:20,042 it will offer me no protection against Absalom. 1420 02:18:21,919 --> 02:18:22,919 Nathan? 1421 02:18:25,673 --> 02:18:27,341 You're right, my lord king. 1422 02:18:27,550 --> 02:18:28,801 The Ark must remain. 1423 02:19:23,648 --> 02:19:25,358 Bahurim. 1424 02:19:25,566 --> 02:19:27,847 Maybe we'll find someone who sympathizes with us up there. 1425 02:19:27,985 --> 02:19:29,570 Let's go on ahead. 1426 02:19:44,544 --> 02:19:45,878 Go away! 1427 02:19:46,170 --> 02:19:49,048 Get out of here! We curse you! 1428 02:19:56,639 --> 02:19:58,099 Why do you throw stones at us? 1429 02:19:59,976 --> 02:20:00,977 If you hate us so much, 1430 02:20:01,185 --> 02:20:02,745 Why don't you join Absalom in Jerusalem? 1431 02:20:02,937 --> 02:20:05,314 I am Shimei, the Benjamite. 1432 02:20:05,523 --> 02:20:07,525 Nephew of Abner and Jonathan. 1433 02:20:09,360 --> 02:20:12,738 And we curse both David and his son Absalom. 1434 02:20:15,116 --> 02:20:18,327 You have Saul's blood on your hands. 1435 02:20:18,536 --> 02:20:22,081 You have stolen his kingdom like a thief. 1436 02:20:22,290 --> 02:20:25,209 And if your son turns on you like a thief as well, 1437 02:20:25,418 --> 02:20:26,961 then God is just, 1438 02:20:27,169 --> 02:20:29,547 and you are a bloody man. 1439 02:20:35,094 --> 02:20:36,554 Now turn away. 1440 02:20:36,762 --> 02:20:39,765 You'll find nowhere to hide here in Bahurim. 1441 02:21:32,568 --> 02:21:34,111 Order me, my lord king, 1442 02:21:34,320 --> 02:21:38,115 to take a few guards into Bahurim and pay Shimei a visit. 1443 02:21:38,324 --> 02:21:41,869 Why should we let that dead dog curse you and live another day? 1444 02:21:43,204 --> 02:21:46,123 Let me go over there and take off his head. 1445 02:21:47,667 --> 02:21:50,211 No doubt he too thinks he has God's blessing. 1446 02:21:51,963 --> 02:21:53,756 It seems as though a lot of men thrive 1447 02:21:53,965 --> 02:21:55,591 on hating me at the moment. 1448 02:21:55,800 --> 02:21:58,761 The Benjamites at least have some reason. 1449 02:21:58,970 --> 02:22:01,639 Compared with Absalom, who is my own flesh and blood. 1450 02:22:04,558 --> 02:22:06,477 Let Shimei and his men 1451 02:22:06,686 --> 02:22:08,980 curse me and throw stones at me. 1452 02:22:09,188 --> 02:22:11,023 God may see our afflictions 1453 02:22:11,232 --> 02:22:14,110 and repay us with good for what we're suffering. 1454 02:22:18,990 --> 02:22:20,241 Like Saul, 1455 02:22:20,449 --> 02:22:23,828 you're still letting those who hate you flourish. 1456 02:22:24,036 --> 02:22:26,372 It is a policy that is harming us to this day. 1457 02:22:28,749 --> 02:22:31,460 I have a few ideas about fighting back. 1458 02:22:34,255 --> 02:22:37,091 Send for that friend of Aphitophel's. 1459 02:22:37,299 --> 02:22:38,759 Hushai, I think his name is. 1460 02:22:54,483 --> 02:22:56,318 Hushai, my lord king. 1461 02:22:58,237 --> 02:23:00,156 You called for me, my lord king? 1462 02:23:01,198 --> 02:23:03,325 You study with Nathan and Zadok? 1463 02:23:03,534 --> 02:23:05,494 Yes, my lord king. 1464 02:23:05,703 --> 02:23:06,703 You are known to the one 1465 02:23:06,829 --> 02:23:09,832 who calls himself Absalom's advisor, Aphitophel? 1466 02:23:10,708 --> 02:23:11,917 Yes. 1467 02:23:19,759 --> 02:23:21,552 I'm going to ask you to do something 1468 02:23:21,761 --> 02:23:23,429 you might find painful, Hushai. 1469 02:23:23,596 --> 02:23:25,639 Ask, my lord king. 1470 02:23:26,307 --> 02:23:29,977 I want you to return to the comfort of Jerusalem. 1471 02:23:30,186 --> 02:23:33,272 But I want to be here, with you and Nathan. 1472 02:23:33,481 --> 02:23:35,316 You cannot help me here. 1473 02:23:35,524 --> 02:23:38,778 But, if you can get close to Absalom, 1474 02:23:38,986 --> 02:23:41,947 you may defeat the counsels of Aphitophel. 1475 02:23:44,575 --> 02:23:45,826 I see, my lord king. 1476 02:23:46,744 --> 02:23:49,747 Go to Jerusalem. Go now. 1477 02:24:02,927 --> 02:24:04,929 The council of elders, my lord king. 1478 02:24:07,264 --> 02:24:08,599 My lord king. 1479 02:24:09,767 --> 02:24:11,727 The council of elders wants to know, 1480 02:24:11,936 --> 02:24:14,480 will you stop collecting tribute for the temple? 1481 02:24:14,688 --> 02:24:17,358 For the time being, all your tribute 1482 02:24:17,566 --> 02:24:19,985 will go towards strengthening the army. 1483 02:24:20,194 --> 02:24:22,947 My father is a cruel, old leopard. 1484 02:24:23,155 --> 02:24:26,742 He has to be hunted down, cornered and killed. 1485 02:24:28,035 --> 02:24:30,246 That is the first work of the nation. 1486 02:24:30,996 --> 02:24:32,236 Nothing else can be accomplished 1487 02:24:32,414 --> 02:24:35,584 until David is no longer a threat. 1488 02:24:35,793 --> 02:24:37,837 Agreed, my lord king. 1489 02:24:42,842 --> 02:24:44,468 Absalom! 1490 02:24:47,012 --> 02:24:48,889 Absalom! 1491 02:24:59,817 --> 02:25:01,861 You are Ahimaz, nephew of Zadok. 1492 02:25:02,027 --> 02:25:03,779 Priest to David. 1493 02:25:04,530 --> 02:25:05,281 Who says so? 1494 02:25:05,489 --> 02:25:06,615 Your king. 1495 02:25:06,824 --> 02:25:09,160 Your true king, David, may require a service from you. 1496 02:25:09,827 --> 02:25:11,203 Be ready. 1497 02:25:29,972 --> 02:25:31,182 The young priest, Hushai, 1498 02:25:31,390 --> 02:25:33,225 would like to greet the king. 1499 02:25:44,445 --> 02:25:46,447 The king recognizes in Hushai 1500 02:25:46,655 --> 02:25:49,408 a brilliant student of Nathan and Zadok. 1501 02:25:53,704 --> 02:25:56,123 Are you comfortable in swearing loyalty to me? 1502 02:25:57,291 --> 02:26:00,628 I am a great believer in youth and power. 1503 02:26:02,296 --> 02:26:03,547 The Lord favored David 1504 02:26:03,756 --> 02:26:07,009 when he was young, and fought a weak king. 1505 02:26:07,218 --> 02:26:10,971 Now, Absalom is similarly favored. 1506 02:26:17,519 --> 02:26:19,188 Well spoken. 1507 02:27:03,232 --> 02:27:04,525 On the other side of that door 1508 02:27:04,733 --> 02:27:06,944 are three of David's concubines. 1509 02:27:07,695 --> 02:27:09,697 Take them tonight, all of them. 1510 02:27:10,739 --> 02:27:13,242 That way, you will fulfill the prophecy 1511 02:27:13,993 --> 02:27:16,370 and everyone will know that what once was David's 1512 02:27:17,496 --> 02:27:18,956 is now yours. 1513 02:27:27,423 --> 02:27:29,341 Solomon. 1514 02:27:35,931 --> 02:27:37,141 The news is not good? 1515 02:27:37,349 --> 02:27:40,352 None of the villagers this close to Jerusalem want to join us. 1516 02:27:41,020 --> 02:27:42,396 In fact, nobody in this area 1517 02:27:42,604 --> 02:27:44,315 is prepared to meet with the regular army. 1518 02:27:44,523 --> 02:27:45,858 Won't they give us any food? 1519 02:27:46,066 --> 02:27:47,151 They're afraid. 1520 02:27:48,068 --> 02:27:49,445 Absalom has troops everywhere. 1521 02:27:51,030 --> 02:27:52,823 Our only hope are the tribes of Judea 1522 02:27:53,032 --> 02:27:54,283 on the other side of the river. 1523 02:27:54,491 --> 02:27:56,051 We're too weak to make a river crossing. 1524 02:27:56,160 --> 02:27:59,121 David, if Absalom catches you with the river at your back, 1525 02:28:00,247 --> 02:28:01,623 he will annihilate you. 1526 02:28:04,918 --> 02:28:08,547 We should pursue David with all our forces now, 1527 02:28:08,756 --> 02:28:11,550 tonight, while he's weary. 1528 02:28:11,759 --> 02:28:13,010 And with little support, 1529 02:28:13,218 --> 02:28:15,512 we can kill him without many losses. 1530 02:28:17,389 --> 02:28:19,933 Hushai, what do you say? 1531 02:28:21,143 --> 02:28:24,146 I think my learned friend is wrong. 1532 02:28:24,605 --> 02:28:26,231 You know that your father and Joab 1533 02:28:26,440 --> 02:28:30,069 and their best men are still strong soldiers. 1534 02:28:30,736 --> 02:28:32,071 You strike at them now, 1535 02:28:32,780 --> 02:28:34,573 they're like a wounded bear, 1536 02:28:35,115 --> 02:28:38,327 ready to put up their angriest, bloodiest fight. 1537 02:28:38,869 --> 02:28:40,079 If ever there was a time 1538 02:28:40,287 --> 02:28:43,791 when David would be likely to frighten your men, 1539 02:28:44,041 --> 02:28:45,834 it's now. 1540 02:28:46,043 --> 02:28:47,252 My counsel... 1541 02:28:48,587 --> 02:28:50,130 is to wait. 1542 02:28:52,508 --> 02:28:56,220 Let all the men of Israel from Dan to Sheba join you. 1543 02:28:56,720 --> 02:29:01,016 You will fall on him then like a hard rain. 1544 02:29:18,992 --> 02:29:21,370 I accept Hushai's counsel. 1545 02:29:24,540 --> 02:29:25,666 We will wait. 1546 02:29:26,750 --> 02:29:28,252 We wouldn't want it to be said 1547 02:29:28,460 --> 02:29:31,255 that slaughter was the purpose of Absalom's rule. 1548 02:29:50,941 --> 02:29:52,484 - Can you run? - Yes. 1549 02:29:52,693 --> 02:29:54,695 Run to David's camp just north of Bahurim. 1550 02:29:54,903 --> 02:29:57,281 Tell him he must cross the river without delay. 1551 02:29:57,489 --> 02:29:59,450 Tell him I do not know how much longer Absalom 1552 02:29:59,658 --> 02:30:00,659 will heed my counsel. 1553 02:30:00,868 --> 02:30:01,886 Can you remember all of that? 1554 02:30:01,910 --> 02:30:02,703 Yes, I can. 1555 02:30:02,911 --> 02:30:04,329 Then run. 1556 02:30:34,401 --> 02:30:35,903 Who is that? 1557 02:30:43,577 --> 02:30:44,995 This is Ahimaz. 1558 02:30:45,204 --> 02:30:47,831 Blood kin to Zadok and loyal to you, my lord king. 1559 02:30:48,040 --> 02:30:48,624 Yes? 1560 02:30:48,832 --> 02:30:52,503 My lord king, I have news from your servant, Hushai. 1561 02:30:52,711 --> 02:30:53,879 Come in, come in. 1562 02:33:48,220 --> 02:33:50,722 We will commence the war against David 1563 02:33:50,889 --> 02:33:54,351 in Aphitophel's honor, at sunrise. 1564 02:33:58,605 --> 02:33:59,398 My lord king, 1565 02:33:59,606 --> 02:34:01,733 please welcome Shobi of Rabbah, 1566 02:34:01,942 --> 02:34:03,193 Machir of Lodebar, 1567 02:34:03,402 --> 02:34:05,278 And Brarzilla of Rogelim. 1568 02:34:05,487 --> 02:34:07,155 They all head militias of their villages, 1569 02:34:07,364 --> 02:34:09,741 and they're all prepared to fight for us. 1570 02:34:10,158 --> 02:34:11,493 We are honored to help, 1571 02:34:11,702 --> 02:34:13,620 my lord king. 1572 02:34:13,829 --> 02:34:16,873 You'll each take one half of the force, and I will lead. 1573 02:34:17,082 --> 02:34:18,834 No, you can't. 1574 02:34:20,168 --> 02:34:21,168 Why not? 1575 02:34:21,878 --> 02:34:23,088 If you are with us, 1576 02:34:23,505 --> 02:34:24,631 and the battle goes poorly, 1577 02:34:25,632 --> 02:34:27,467 they will kill all of us to get to you. 1578 02:34:29,052 --> 02:34:31,304 If you are not seen on the field, 1579 02:34:31,596 --> 02:34:34,891 we may survive a defeat well enough to fight another day. 1580 02:34:36,226 --> 02:34:37,227 Ittai, what do you think? 1581 02:34:38,395 --> 02:34:39,604 I agree. 1582 02:34:42,983 --> 02:34:45,318 Very well then, Joab. You will lead. 1583 02:34:46,027 --> 02:34:47,779 Where will you meet them? 1584 02:34:47,988 --> 02:34:50,991 At the wood of Ephraim, where they will be tired 1585 02:34:51,199 --> 02:34:52,242 after crossing the river. 1586 02:34:55,370 --> 02:34:57,164 One last thing, Joab. 1587 02:34:57,372 --> 02:34:59,458 If it is at all possible to save the life of Absalom, 1588 02:34:59,916 --> 02:35:01,543 please find a way. 1589 02:35:11,762 --> 02:35:13,722 Forward! 1590 02:35:15,807 --> 02:35:18,059 I used to be frightened entering a battle. 1591 02:35:18,685 --> 02:35:20,479 Now I'm frightened not to enter it. 1592 02:36:39,015 --> 02:36:40,308 Absalom! 1593 02:36:40,809 --> 02:36:42,769 Absalom! 1594 02:37:19,598 --> 02:37:21,474 We must follow Absalom! 1595 02:40:03,845 --> 02:40:05,263 Go. 1596 02:40:05,764 --> 02:40:07,557 Tell the king what we have done. 1597 02:40:28,078 --> 02:40:29,412 Follow lttai. 1598 02:40:29,621 --> 02:40:31,331 Inform the king. 1599 02:40:52,435 --> 02:40:53,435 A rider. 1600 02:40:53,478 --> 02:40:55,063 No, two. 1601 02:40:55,271 --> 02:40:56,271 First one's Ittai. 1602 02:40:56,439 --> 02:40:58,024 A good man. 1603 02:40:59,776 --> 02:41:00,776 He brings good tidings. 1604 02:41:01,569 --> 02:41:03,029 I feel it. 1605 02:41:08,284 --> 02:41:11,746 All is well, my lord king. 1606 02:41:12,872 --> 02:41:15,500 Blessed be the Lord God, who delivered up those men 1607 02:41:15,708 --> 02:41:17,836 who raised their hands against you. 1608 02:41:20,255 --> 02:41:21,506 What news of Absalom, my son? 1609 02:41:22,048 --> 02:41:23,800 Is he captive? 1610 02:41:24,008 --> 02:41:26,010 Is he prisoner? Is he safe? 1611 02:41:26,219 --> 02:41:30,390 Uh, I... I cannot say, my lord king. 1612 02:41:30,598 --> 02:41:34,018 Joab and a detachment sought after him. 1613 02:41:34,227 --> 02:41:36,813 There was furious fighting, but... 1614 02:41:38,815 --> 02:41:40,650 I do not know the results. 1615 02:41:47,240 --> 02:41:47,907 Well? 1616 02:41:48,116 --> 02:41:50,285 Good news, my lord king. 1617 02:41:51,578 --> 02:41:53,204 For God has delivered you this day 1618 02:41:53,413 --> 02:41:55,582 from the power of those who rose against you. 1619 02:41:57,167 --> 02:41:58,209 And Absalom? 1620 02:42:03,256 --> 02:42:05,258 May all the enemies of King David, 1621 02:42:05,925 --> 02:42:07,760 God's anointed, 1622 02:42:08,511 --> 02:42:11,055 meet the same fate as that young man has. 1623 02:42:17,520 --> 02:42:19,063 Oh, my son. 1624 02:42:19,772 --> 02:42:21,065 My son. 1625 02:42:21,858 --> 02:42:23,318 Absalom! 1626 02:42:25,570 --> 02:42:28,239 Why couldn't God take my life instead of yours? 1627 02:42:56,267 --> 02:42:57,602 Please. 1628 02:43:03,858 --> 02:43:04,858 Leave me. 1629 02:43:24,212 --> 02:43:25,463 My lord king, 1630 02:43:25,672 --> 02:43:27,340 you have turned this day's victory 1631 02:43:27,548 --> 02:43:29,342 into a ceremony of mourning. 1632 02:43:29,550 --> 02:43:33,304 The camp speaks only of your grief for your son. 1633 02:43:39,102 --> 02:43:40,102 David. 1634 02:43:43,147 --> 02:43:44,147 David. 1635 02:43:46,192 --> 02:43:48,027 We have been together a long time. 1636 02:43:50,154 --> 02:43:51,739 And I have always loved you. 1637 02:43:53,324 --> 02:43:56,035 And I've always tried to understand 1638 02:43:56,244 --> 02:43:57,620 the way you feel, 1639 02:43:57,829 --> 02:43:59,956 the way you see things. 1640 02:44:02,458 --> 02:44:04,085 But today, you disgraced yourself... 1641 02:44:05,670 --> 02:44:06,670 and me... 1642 02:44:07,588 --> 02:44:09,007 and all your men. 1643 02:44:10,133 --> 02:44:11,384 How's that? 1644 02:44:11,884 --> 02:44:13,469 You not only love your enemies, 1645 02:44:14,887 --> 02:44:16,647 you seem to love them more than your friends. 1646 02:44:17,724 --> 02:44:19,392 If all your loyal followers had died, 1647 02:44:19,600 --> 02:44:24,105 and Absalom had lived to crush your kingdom, 1648 02:44:25,690 --> 02:44:26,899 You would have been pleased. 1649 02:44:29,485 --> 02:44:31,654 What would you have me do? 1650 02:44:31,863 --> 02:44:33,906 Return to Jerusalem. 1651 02:44:34,741 --> 02:44:35,908 Stand up at the gates, 1652 02:44:36,826 --> 02:44:39,579 and thank all those who were loyal to you this day. 1653 02:44:40,955 --> 02:44:42,832 Honor them with your greeting. 1654 02:44:44,083 --> 02:44:45,243 Or they will start a rebellion 1655 02:44:45,418 --> 02:44:47,670 more dangerous than the one we put down today. 1656 02:44:51,257 --> 02:44:52,258 Be king, David. 1657 02:44:57,180 --> 02:44:58,389 Be king again. 1658 02:45:59,534 --> 02:46:04,080 Praise be to King David of the Israelites! 1659 02:46:22,348 --> 02:46:23,975 Hail! 1660 02:46:31,357 --> 02:46:34,110 I know this victory is hollow for you. 1661 02:46:42,660 --> 02:46:43,828 My sorrow... 1662 02:46:44,871 --> 02:46:47,540 is not just for myself. 1663 02:46:48,124 --> 02:46:49,959 With both my sons gone, how can I be sure 1664 02:46:50,168 --> 02:46:53,087 that this kingdom will survive on a firm foundation? 1665 02:46:55,131 --> 02:46:58,718 You taught me that after every trial the nation faces, 1666 02:46:58,926 --> 02:47:01,012 it emerges stronger than before. 1667 02:47:02,138 --> 02:47:05,558 And you said this was proof of God's love. 1668 02:47:05,766 --> 02:47:08,478 No matter what mistakes and ordeals we suffer, 1669 02:47:08,686 --> 02:47:10,021 God loves us, 1670 02:47:11,272 --> 02:47:13,024 and calls us back to him. 1671 02:47:15,401 --> 02:47:18,863 You must go and listen to God. 1672 02:47:53,022 --> 02:47:55,441 You have made great wars, 1673 02:47:55,650 --> 02:47:58,486 and have shed blood in great abundance. 1674 02:47:58,694 --> 02:48:02,448 Therefore, you shall not build My temple. 1675 02:48:05,368 --> 02:48:10,081 Solomon, your son, shall sit upon the throne of Israel. 1676 02:48:10,831 --> 02:48:13,626 I will give him rest from his enemies 1677 02:48:13,834 --> 02:48:16,587 so that he can be a man of peace. 1678 02:48:42,905 --> 02:48:45,741 And so it shall be Solomon 1679 02:48:45,950 --> 02:48:47,535 who will build My temple. 1680 02:50:41,607 --> 02:50:44,568 Your son shall be My son. 1681 02:50:47,238 --> 02:50:49,532 And I will be his father. 1682 02:50:52,993 --> 02:50:55,788 And I will establish his kingdom... 1683 02:50:56,706 --> 02:50:58,124 Forever.