David Page #3

And you, David?

Two more of the Philistine army

sleep with their fathers tonight.

Does that impress

the daughter of King Saul?

We caught half a dozen of them, Father,

and their mules.

The Philistine women weep...

... when they remember the day

David entered our camp.

- How did David do?

- He got two by himself.

You've heard what they're saying.

Yes, uncle.

Saul has killed 1000 Philistines...

... David, 10,000.

He doesn't discourage such talk.

Perhaps he's the one.

Which one, uncle?

The one Samuel went in search of.

The one who would be

after the Lord's own heart.

Our army loves him.

Perhaps such a hero...

... wants to be my son-in-law...

... marry my daughter.

I could never pay

such a bride's price...

... however much I might wish it.

- Father, you...

- Be quiet.

A king knows what his people

and his family are thinking.

The garrison at Gilgal...

... it will need to be resupplied soon.

Take some men, make sure

those supplies never arrive.

Bring me back the foreskins

of 100 dead Philistines.

That will be a price

for a daughter's hand.

You have honored me

with such a command.

Let God arise.

Let his enemies be scattered.

Let them also that hate him

flee before him.

As smoke is driven away,

so drive them away.

As wax melteth before the fire...

... so let the wicked perish...

... at the presence of God.

Two hundred Philistine foreskins, instead

of the 100 you requested, my lord king.

The price was high.

Definitely a deed of valor...

... worthy of a husband of a princess.

I must prepare myself for your daughter.

I can't greet her with this blood on me.

Tomorrow night, uncle.

After the ceremonies.

I know three men

who have no love for David.

Blessed art thou, O Lord, our God...

... king from eternity,

who creates the fruit of the vine.

She is consecrated.

You are consecrated to me...

... according to the law of Moses

and of Israel.

You are in grave danger.

You must leave here tonight.

Tell me, what's wrong?

Don't ask me how I know this...

... but Saul intends to take your life.

Kill him!

Why?

Your maid.

The girl is dead.

Why did you deceive me...

... and help my enemy?

I have been faithful

to my husband, as I should.

- Where is he?

- I had no chance to find out.

Your father wants me dead.

What?

Michal thinks so, and so do I.

I've done him no harm.

But still he seeks my life.

David, you're not in danger.

Look, my father would do nothing

without confiding in me.

- He has never kept anything from me.

- He knows the love we have for each other.

He knows enough to keep his plans

out of your sight.

Don't be naive.

David...

... I love you as I love my own soul.

Choose any way of testing

my father's intentions towards you.

I will do whatever you ask.

- Tomorrow is a feast day.

- Yes.

When he sees

that my seat is empty...

... tell him...

... that I have gone

on a yearly sacrifice to Bethlehem...

... with my father and brothers.

If he's at peace with that, I'll return.

If he's angered,

we'll know he means me harm.

If my father does mean to do you evil...

... you will know of it from my lips.

I will send you away,

and you will go in peace.

From this day on,

there's a covenant between us.

As long as I live, no harm will ever come

to the house of Jonathan.

If we are attacked,

who will organize our defenses?

It's a pity David isn't with us.

Where is David?

He's gone to Bethlehem to make

a sacrifice with his family.

What is it, Father?

David is unclean.

He means me harm.

How can you say that, Father?

The mother that bore you

was foul and rebellious!

You choose David's life over mine?

Over your own kingdom?

Why do you hate one who has loved

and served you faithfully?

He tasks me.

He's like a pebble scratching at my heart!

As I am king, I swear he must die!

In a few miles,

you will come to the city of Nob.

The priests there are men of virtue.

I must return, help my father

wrestle with his evil spirit.

We've given our oath.

The Lord will always be with you.

I'm grateful for this.

Here is the only other thing

I can give you.

The sword of Goliath.

If you have any need of it, it is yours.

I can give you nothing in return.

We know you have been gallant

in Saul's service...

... and we know the Lord is with you.

Who's he?

Doeg, the Edomite...

... one of Saul's captains.

Be careful of him.

O God, thou art my God.

Early will I seek thee.

My soul thirsts for thee.

My flesh thirsts for thee

in a dry, thirsty land.

Because thy loving kindness

is better than life...

... my lips shall praise thee.

David.

Where is he?

I do not know where he is,

my lord king.

You've conspired

with David against me.

You've given him bread and a sword.

You pray to God that he might

rise against me. Do you deny it?

Who has been as faithful

to my lord king as David...

... that you made your son-in-law?

Kill him.

Let there be no more traitors.

Kill the priests of the Lord...

... for their hand is with David.

Greetings. I am Joab...

... one of the men loyal to David.

I am seeking Nabal.

Nabal.

- So?

- I am Joab.

I come from David.

He asks for your kindness

and generosity.

Our King Saul has a warrant

on David's head.

David is not welcome here.

I ought to slit that pig's throat

from ear to ear.

Somebody's coming.

I am Abigail,

wife of the man Nabal...

... who has behaved so discourteously

towards you, my lord.

My husband is a fool.

I have brought food

and blankets for your people.

But your first protector is the Lord God.

Please...

... try to take no offense.

Don't be drawn into action

by the evil of those who hate you.

Blessed be the Lord

that sent you to me today.

Blessed be you

for your wise words.

There is no reason for me

to shed the blood of Nabal.

Thank you, my lord.

That penniless outlaw, David...

... dreams he can have a seat

at my table.

The nerve.

Saul still has a bounty on David.

A message

concerning David's whereabouts...

... is still worth a nice price

in silver shekels.

You have no notion

of who David is, do you, Nabal?

- What do you mean?

- Those who oppose David oppose God.

God.

David was a step away

from taking your life.

The ground beneath your feet

is ready to give way, Nabal.

Consider this.

Abigail, wait!

Abig...

Michal has been given

by her father to another man.

You have been alone a long time.

Would you come with me

and be my wife?

You must leave this place.

It seems as if...

... every time I've found a place

to rest my head...

... I've had to leave.

Before he died,

Nabal sent word to Saul...

... that you could be found

in the hills of Engedi.

You must leave.

Good. I'm glad Saul

knows where to find me.

It's time we had a reckoning.

David, wait.

Wait here, uncle.

- Here, Jonathan.

- Yes, Father.

This way. We'll stay here the night.

One blow from that spear,

and Saul is dead.

Order me to do it.

Do not do it.

Who can raise his hand

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