“As one leader falls, another must rise.”
Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.
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Episodes
1. A Shepard and a King
One thousand years before Christ, Saul, the first King of Israel, loses God's grace and consequently also his own sanity. Meanwhile far away from the palace, the legendary seer Samuel becomes aware of a talented young shepherd named David. One of the greatest stories ever told is set in motion.
2. Deep Calls to Deep
Saul's family watches the King's deteriorating mental state with great concern, and is ready to do anything in their power to defend his reign. David is hungry for a life outside of his home, but what he finds beyond the hills of Bethlehem is danger beyond his wildest expectations.
3. The Anointing
The court must deal with the consequences of Saul's madness, Samuel is on the run from a sinister agent, and a nefarious shadow assembles a legendary ally in his plan to conquer Israel. Out in the fields of Bethlehem, David has an encounter that will change the course of history forever.
4. The Song of Moses
A member of the palace faces serious allegations, that force the royal family to react. Samuel suffers a grave loss and sees himself confronted with the consequences of his prophecy. David discovers a new world where he finds secrets, dangers, but above all, love.
5. The Wolf and the Lion
Queen Ahinoam hosts a feast to welcome an important group of guests in her home. The politics at court are full of deceit, and every player has their own secret mission. David learns to navigate his new life and comes one step closer to his destiny.
6. Giants Awakend
Dark powers strengthen outside Saul's kingdom as Israel's enemies summon legendary warriors that were long deemed myth. A relationship at court complicates the lives of the heroes severely and Queen Ahinoam must take drastic actions to help the King.
7. David and Goliath (1)
Kings, heroes and villains grapple for the crown in a final face-off. War is inevitable and on the ancient battlegrounds the players prepare for a colossal fight that will decide the fate of Israel forever.
8. David and Goliath (2)
An epic clash of forces puts a prophecy to a test. One of the most legendary battles in the history of mankind impends and the heroes must face their deadliest and mightiest foes yet. How will the monumental story unfold? Who will be victorious in the struggle for the kingdom?
Cast & Crew
Michael Iskander
David
Ali Suliman
King Saul
Indy Lewis
Mychal
Ethan Kai
Jonathan
Oded Fehr
Abner
Yali Topol Margalith
Mirab
Davood Ghadami
Eliab
Aury Alby
Joab
Naby Dakhli
Abinadab
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
"Israel" was originally the name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob, عليه السلام), not a modern political entity. Many modern movies and series, including those about Prophet Dawood (عليه السلام), alter history to serve a political agenda. They try to link Prophet Dawood to a so-called "Jewish state" when, in reality, his rule was about faith and justice, not Zionist expansionism.
