Tensions rise as war is on the horizon, and David is certainly in for quite the shock.
With Episode 4,House of Davidproves itself capable ofadapting the biblical story with thoughtfulness.
Fire burns over some of the stones, and he sees a waterfall that blends into a river.
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When the young shepherd touches the water, his hand ignites.
Elsewhere, Jesse (Louis Ferreira) and his sons argue about what to do next.
Once again, David is by his waterfall/river scene, and there he sees a warrior.
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He asks the man who he is, only for him to be woken up by Eliab.
David thanks him for calling him brother, something most of his siblings don’t do.
Things get a bit tricky when Joab (Aury Alby) arriveswith orders to collect David on Sauls behalf.
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David gets ready to leave and worries about his fate.
Jesse tells his son that there is no need for goodbyes as they will see each other again.
Eshbaal thinks that Gibeah should be more than a stronghold, but a capital for Israel.
He wants the arts and music to be involved, noting that it will help distract his father.
It turns out,Yahir’s daughter was “defiled” by Eshbaal, and now he wants restitution.
The elder evokes the Law of Moses, wanting Eshbaal to be stoned.
This quiets the elder, but Ahinoam says that she will speak to the king.
The matter will be settled the next day.
Later, Mirab (Yali Topol Margalith) and Eshbaal play a game in the palace.
Eshbaal tells Mirab that he doesnthaveto do anything as he breaks the rules of the game theyre playing.
Mirab tries to tell him that there are consequences for his actions, but her brother doesn’t listen.
That night, the House of Saul sits for dinner and it’s terribly awkward.
Eshbaal finally speaks, leading to an argument between himself and Jonathan.
When the king leaves, Ahinoam orders everyone out but Eshbaal.
The queen tells her son that she is sorry, but that it’s time to clean another wound.
Mirab freaks out as Eshbaal is taken.
She follows him out of the city.
“I hope you find the happiness you deserve,” Eshbaal tells his sister before he leaves Gibeah.
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Later, Samuel returns home and tells his wife Hila (Bahia Haifi) that Silas has been killed.
He believes that Saul will come after him next, so they decide to go into hiding.
As this is happening,Eshbaal is taken to Endor while David is taken to Gibeah.
It turns out, David is here to help soothe Saul’s troubled and tormented mind.
Elsewhere, Besai tells Ahinoam that Davids spirit is curious, that she senses darkness.
“He’s just a musician,” the queen says.
That night, David explores Gibeah and finds himself in the room surrounded by scripture.
Mychal is there, and tells him that it’s a sacred space.
He says that the room is beautiful because he is surrounded by the words of God.
Mychal reads him the “Song of Moses,” which appears in Exodus 15 and Deuteronomy 32.
He tasks them with uncovering it.
Joab believes this is an honor; Eliab doesnt tell Joab about Samuel’s visit.
The episode ends with Eshbaals caravan being attacked in the night.
The prince is nearly killed by a flaming arrow, but narrowly escapes.
He meets a mysterious man who beckons him to come with.
New episodes ofHouse of Daviddrop every Thursday on Prime Video.
