The fourth episode of Season 2 of "House of David" commences with a haunting melody emanating from David's harp, his thoughts drifting back to his youthful days when his family was relegated to the fringes of the Day of Atonement celebrations due to his lineage. As he reminisces on his mother's melodious singing while they watched the festivities from afar, Mychal urges him to savor the occasion as a special guest of the king. Mirab, observing this exchange, feels a disquieting stir within her spirit, reminded of David's unrequited affection for her sister.
Meanwhile, Saul sends Joab on a mission to eliminate the anointed boy from the house of Judah, a task that causes Abner's jitters about his dwindling influence with Saul. Eliab, filled with pride for David, is disappointed when he is sent on a secret mission alongside Joab instead of accompanying his brother to the tabernacle.
Elsewhere, Michal acts as a matchmaker for Jonathan and Sara, inviting Sara with the intent to encourage her to give Jonathan a chance. To everyone's surprise, Saul announces that Ahinoam will not be joining them on their journey.
As the two-day journey to the tabernacle unfolds, Saul shares the significance of the ceremony with David while the latter's soldiers tease him for his singing, a departure from their usual stern commander. Jonathan encourages David to continue his learning and growth journey.
Along the way, Mirab attempts to woo David by seeking Saul's intervention for Jesse's restoration and sheep. However, David asserts that love cannot be bought, and Mirab vows not to give up, believing that marrying David would provide her a sense of purpose and importance within her family.
As the sun set over the campsite near Geba, the group was jolted by the realization that the Philistines were launching an attack on the village. David, with a fierce determination in his eyes, led his men into battle, but the toll was heavy; many fell in the fight. The survivors returned to blame David for his haste, while he, consumed by grief for the fallen soldiers, bore the blame with a heavy heart. Later, Mirab, with a comforting embrace, sought to ease his burden, causing Mychal to stew in jealousy as he watched their bond flourish.
Back in Judah, Joab finally unfolded the true nature of their mission. Eliab found himself torn as he realized he would have to slay his neighbor's family. Adriel's deceit about the anointed one weighed heavily on Saul's conscience. In the land of the Philistines, Daganor urged the bladesmiths to forge high-quality iron swords in a matter of days.
David's arrival at the tabernacle was met with a warm reception from the crowd, and Mirab seized this moment to assert her role as princess and unifier. Saul, in his eagerness to speak with Samuel, was met with a stern warning from the priests not to interfere.
As night fell, Eshbaal attempted to woo his wife once again, only to be rebuffed once more. Mychal's words of resignation about their relationship caught David off guard; he refused to let go of his dreams. Meanwhile, Eliab returned to the camp with a bitter heart, blaming David for the tragedy that had unfolded.
In Saul's tent, he made a desperate call to Samuel's wife, hoping to sway her husband's mind and secure a re-anointment for himself at the ceremony the next day. But Hila refused to bend to Saul's will and sternly warned him against defying God's will.
The next day, Jonathan sought counsel from Samuel, who advised him to befriend David and teach him the ways of leadership. Before the ceremony, Adriel confessed to David about his deceit, leaving David repulsed by the knowledge that his lies had claimed yet another life from Judah's fold.
As the scene unfolds, Saul unveils to Samuel the gruesome truth of his act - the slaying of the anointed one. Thankfully, Samuel's gaze falls upon David, and in a flash of realization, he understands that Saul has made a grave mistake. He steps forward, leading the Israelites through a somber ceremony, his refusal to re-anoint Saul a clear indication of his independence from Saul's command.
During the ceremony, David's open mourning for the fallen soldiers captivates everyone's attention, his grief expressed with a poignancy that leaves them in awe. Jonathan, touched by the display, steps forward to offer comfort.
As the ceremony comes to a close and the people prepare to depart, Mychal informs Mirab that while she will not stand in the way of the marriage, she will never forgive her for the betrayal. Meanwhile, Sara confronts Jonathan, declaring that they cannot be together as she blames him for her brother's death.
On their journey back, David pays a visit to Eliab, only to find the older brother acting indifferent. The other soldiers, however, take up a song they've heard from David, their voices uniting in harmony as they sing. The melancholic tune echoes through the air, a testament to both the sorrow and the resilience of the Israelites.
