Episode 4 of Season 1 of "House of David" kicks off with David immersed in a dream, where he finds himself standing before a breathtaking waterfall. As his fingers brush against the cascading waters, they defy gravity, splashing upwards in a mesmerizing display. Upon waking, David unfolds this vision to Samuel, seeking clarity on its meaning. Samuel reveals that God beholds a promising future for David, yet cautions that his burgeoning power will serve as both a boon and a bane. He issues a stark warning: once Saul learns of David's anointing, their lives will be in grave danger.
Samuel is not alone in his apprehension about Saul's potential reaction. A tense family council ensues, resulting in a collective decision to shroud Samuel's visit in secrecy, aiming to safeguard David and their kin. Eliab is entrusted with the task of conveying this decision to David, who, though grateful, shares their concerns. Doubts also linger over whether Samuel's advanced age might cloud his judgment.
Scarcely have they agreed upon this course of action when the king's men arrive, summoning David. Eliab insists on accompanying his brother to uncover Saul's intentions.
Meanwhile, Saul grapples with the persistent evil spirit that torments him. His son, Eshbaal, proposes a visit to a tavern as an escape, but Saul declines. Eshbaal then unveils his grand vision for Guinea—transforming it into a bustling capital city with entertainment to divert the populace's minds. Saul finds merit in the idea but hesitates to entrust Eshbaal with the leadership. This rejection stings Eshbaal deeply.
Their conversation is abruptly interrupted by Yahir, who bursts into the palace in a fit of rage. He demands an audience with Saul, accusing Eshbaal of defiling his daughter. Distressed, Saul departs, leaving Eshbaal to further taunt Yahir.
Enter the queen, who overhears Eshbaal's refusal to marry Yahir's daughter. Invoking the law of Moses, Yahir insists that Eshbaal deserves death by stoning. The queen, quick-witted, reminds Yahir that under Moses' law, his daughter too must face the same fate. She promises to intercede with the king and urges Yahir to return the following day.
That fateful night, as the royal family gathered for dinner, Saul hurled a curse upon Eshbaal, his words laden with venom. Mirab, attempting to impart a sense of gravity, engaged Eshbaal in a discourse about the repercussions of his actions, yet he remained cavalier, believing his parents would intervene and shield him from any consequences. Alas, the morning sun brought forth a different fate; the queen, without mercy, decreed Eshbaal's exile to the sanctuary of Endor.
With a heart heavy with reluctance, Eshbaal departed the palace gates just as David and his retinue made their way in. Joab, ever the guide, escorted David and Eliab to the palace's heart, where the queen awaited, her quest a musician to soothe the troubled soul of the king. Her instructions were swift and stern: the king's affliction was to remain enshrouded in secrecy.
Adorned in fresh attire, David was ushered into the king's presence. His heart raced as he eavesdropped on Saul's sinister plot to eliminate the newly anointed. Fortunately, Michal's gentle touch and whispered words of reassurance brought David's tumultuous emotions under control. When he sang, his melodious voice wove a spell over the court, evoking tears from all who heard. David's chest swelled with pride, yet Eliab's voice cut through his ego, cautioning him against attracting undue attention.
David, enchanted by Michal's presence, found his thoughts increasingly consumed by her. Eliab, however, feared that his friend's burgeoning friendship with the princess could spell doom for their family. The stakes had never been higher, and the palace atmosphere thickened with intrigue and peril.
Later in the velvety depths of that night, David stealthily emerged from his confines and, by a twist of fate, encountered Michal within the hushed confines of her library. She, with a gentle voice, recited verses from the Song of Moses, her words echoing like a soothing melody in the quiet sanctum. The following day, David recaptured that sacred moment by playing the scriptures for Saul and Michal, who both fell under their enchanting spell, thereby fostering a bond that grew ever deeper between the pair. Their meetings in the library became a cherished ritual, with Michal generously offering to instruct David in the art of reading.
Elsewhere, Samuel stumbled upon the lifeless body of his loyal assistant, a grim discovery that led him to assume Saul's guilt. With heart pounding and mind racing, he hastily returned home and, clutching his wife's hand, fled into the night.
Within the palace walls, Abner poured his heart out to Joab and Eliab, confiding that Samuel harbored plans to anoint a Judean as Saul's successor. Joab, seeing this as a matter of honor, vowed to manage the situation with diligence. However, Eliab's reaction was far from enthusiastic; his的担忧 mounted with each passing moment. Jonathan, sensing the urgency, summoned them all to depart at once, as another border town had fallen under siege. In his haste to warn David, Eliab scoured his chambers but found them empty.
As the night wore on, a shroud of mystery enveloped Eshbaal's escort as they were ambushed by a shadowy figure. With cold precision, the assailant dispatched all the guards but granted Eshbaal a reprieve, commanding him to follow. The prince, compliant and exhilarated by the unexpected turn, hastened after the enigmatic stranger into the darkness.
