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Speaker 1: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans and I'm excited for you

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Speaker 1: to join me on Heroes in the Bible. Please be

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Speaker 1: Welcome to the Epic Adventure of David. A story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal,

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Speaker 1: and murder. While most people know of David the myth,

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Speaker 1: few know about David the Man. We discover more about

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Speaker 1: David the Man in this episode. Our hero is coming

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Speaker 1: of age in many ways. He has men under his command,

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Speaker 1: rapport with the king, and a budding new romance. By

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Speaker 1: the end of this episode, we begin to see David differently.

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Speaker 1: He is no longer the ready and small shepherd boy,

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Speaker 1: look at David differently as well. David did not pose

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Speaker 1: episode that David is destined for greatness. Israel sees it,

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Speaker 1: Jonathan sees it, but Saul refuses to acknowledge it. This

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Speaker 1: story begins with the prelude this prelude takes us back

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Speaker 1: in time to Joseph's life. The jealousy of his brothers

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Speaker 1: explores just how deadly jealousy can be and how any

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Speaker 1: person's rise to prominence will come with enemies. This episode

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Speaker 1: will also explore the complicated family dynamic of Saul's house.

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Speaker 1: As David becomes closer to Saul's children, the line between

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Speaker 1: friend and enemy becomes even more blurred. How will David

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Speaker 1: navigate the tumultuous waters of fame, love, and jealousy. We

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Speaker 1: will see it in our seventh episode, A Dowry of Blood.

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Speaker 2: Prelude to chapter seven. Jealousy was the poison that kills

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Speaker 2: the conscience of Judah. Seared by bitterness and contempt, he

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Speaker 3: Joseph, Where are you running off? To Judah scoffed, Are

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Speaker 2: Joseph gulped. There was no escaping what was about to come.

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Speaker 2: His eyes darted towards the trail. He sprinted forward, only

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Speaker 2: Simeon lunged forward for the first blow, right to the Joseph.

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Speaker 2: Joseph recoiled and stumbled back, only to be shoved to

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Speaker 2: Me, Joseph cried, but his brothers were too enraged to

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Speaker 3: Tell me, Joseph, in all your dreaming, did you ever

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Speaker 2: Tears streamed down Joseph's face. He could not speak, he

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Speaker 2: All turned dark For Joseph. The cave was wet and

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Speaker 2: Jonathan's legs could not run any faster. His heart was

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Speaker 3: Perhaps you are too old to be battling, eh.

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Speaker 4: With you as my guardian, Angel, I shall be fighting

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Speaker 4: I love you more than a brother, David, never forget that.

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Speaker 2: David nodded in agreement. The two of them stumbled back

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Speaker 2: The two of them laughed at the nickname. The Philistines

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Speaker 2: although battle did seem to suit him. Ever since his

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Speaker 2: The two men leaned back by the fire, resting their

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Speaker 2: the presence of God upon him. Jonathan, being a humble man,

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Speaker 2: opened the chest and saw Jonathan's royal armor. Light steel

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Speaker 2: the armor was Jonathan's sword, wrapped in bare skin. It

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Speaker 4: These are all yours now, David, take good care of them.

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Speaker 3: Are you going somewhere that you need me to take

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Speaker 2: He asked, Of course, as not. Jonathan chuckled, I.

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Speaker 4: Will be here to fight beside you until my dying breath.

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Speaker 4: A warrior's armor and sword represents his safety and entire life.

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Speaker 4: I give these to you as a symbol of our friendship.

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Speaker 4: I care more about you than my own life.

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Speaker 2: David was dismayed at Jonathan's love and friendship. His own

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Speaker 2: had never known the feeling of true brotherhood. David stroked

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Speaker 3: Your royal robe is not armored, Jonathan, Why give it

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Speaker 2: Jonathan's smile quickly turned into a serious gaze. He leaned

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Speaker 4: I have given these to you because you will be

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Speaker 3: You are the first born son of the king, Jonathan.

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Speaker 3: David replied, I am the youngest son of a herdsman.

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Speaker 3: There's no place for me on the throne of Israel.

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Speaker 2: God uplifts the humble David, Jonathan said, leaning his head

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Speaker 2: He wrapped the road securely around his back and shoulders.

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Speaker 3: Let us make a covenant with each other under the

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Speaker 3: eyes of God. You and I arefore each other. Our

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Speaker 3: friendship will prove to be stronger than any jealousy, envy,

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Speaker 2: David stood and extended his hand above the fire. Jonathan

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Speaker 4: A covenant of brotherhood between you and I. May God

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Speaker 4: give us favor.

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Speaker 2: The two of them spoke into the night about the

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Speaker 2: all their minds could muster into conversation. David did not

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Speaker 2: know it, but God was healing the wounds in his

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Speaker 2: and Jonathan returned to Gibea with their men. The construction

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Speaker 2: The dreaded song could be heard even from his closed doors.

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Speaker 2: Is that clear, of course, David said nervously.

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Speaker 3: Come here, you worthless boy, they will see singing your

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Speaker 2: hatred towards David again. Saul entered the halls to have

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Speaker 2: breakfast with his wife and children. David was also in attendance,

435
00:25:51,359 --> 00:25:55,480
Speaker 2: Sitting beside Jonathan and his family. Saul looked at David

436
00:25:55,520 --> 00:25:59,879
Speaker 2: with contempt, sat himself down, and began to eat. He

437
00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:03,879
Speaker 2: looked across the table at his oldest daughter, Mehrab. She

438
00:26:04,040 --> 00:26:07,120
Speaker 2: was a regal young woman. Her hair was tightly braided

439
00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:10,200
Speaker 2: back behind her head covering. She ate with her shoulders

440
00:26:10,240 --> 00:26:13,159
Speaker 2: set firmly back. Seeing her at the same table as

441
00:26:13,280 --> 00:26:16,600
Speaker 2: David gave him an idea. He realized he could not

442
00:26:16,720 --> 00:26:19,720
Speaker 2: kill David himself. He wanted his hands cleaned of the

443
00:26:19,720 --> 00:26:22,840
Speaker 2: young man's blood. If he killed him with his own sword,

444
00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:26,360
Speaker 2: the people would revolt against him. He needed to make

445
00:26:26,440 --> 00:26:30,120
Speaker 2: David a martyr. He needed to ensure David died in battle.

446
00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:33,160
Speaker 2: Saul leaned back and smiled.

447
00:26:33,119 --> 00:26:40,840
Speaker 3: David, I hope we can put our disagreement yesterday behind us.

448
00:26:41,240 --> 00:26:46,199
Speaker 2: Jonathan, Mehrab, and Macaul all looked over to David. No

449
00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:49,879
Speaker 2: one had known what had happened between them. David smiled

450
00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:50,640
Speaker 2: and bowed his head.

451
00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:54,960
Speaker 3: You are a humble man, my king, consider it forgotten.

452
00:26:55,960 --> 00:26:59,600
Speaker 3: Forgive me if I had done anything to provoke.

453
00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:01,000
Speaker 2: You all, waved his hand.

454
00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:05,080
Speaker 3: It is merely the weight of the crown. You are

455
00:27:05,119 --> 00:27:08,080
Speaker 3: a good man and a good warrior. It is for

456
00:27:08,160 --> 00:27:10,960
Speaker 3: this reason I desire to give you the hand of

457
00:27:11,080 --> 00:27:17,280
Speaker 3: my daughter Marab. Merab coughed, nearly choking on her finger. Father,

458
00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:20,960
Speaker 3: but I am engaged to marry Atriol. He had paid

459
00:27:21,000 --> 00:27:21,960
Speaker 3: the Dowriol ready.

460
00:27:22,359 --> 00:27:26,480
Speaker 2: Merab was slightly panicked, having already developed feelings for her betrothed.

461
00:27:27,280 --> 00:27:30,800
Speaker 2: Macall's heart also sank. She loved David dearly, and it

462
00:27:30,840 --> 00:27:33,960
Speaker 2: would pain her to see him marry her sister. Nonsense,

463
00:27:34,560 --> 00:27:38,040
Speaker 2: Saul said, with a chuckle. This is the giant slayer.

464
00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:42,679
Speaker 2: Did I not promise that whoever defeated Goliath would have

465
00:27:42,840 --> 00:27:46,640
Speaker 2: your hand in marriage? The two of you must be wed.

466
00:27:47,240 --> 00:27:52,320
Speaker 2: David was speechless. Mehrab was beautiful and virtuous, but he

467
00:27:52,359 --> 00:27:56,000
Speaker 2: had grown fond of Macall the youngest and knew that

468
00:27:56,040 --> 00:27:58,159
Speaker 2: the marriage would break her heart as it did his.

469
00:27:59,080 --> 00:28:01,280
Speaker 2: He bowed his head to Saul and said.

470
00:28:01,320 --> 00:28:05,040
Speaker 3: My King, who am I to marry your firstborn daughter?

471
00:28:06,080 --> 00:28:09,480
Speaker 3: I am a descendant of farmers and herders. What place

472
00:28:09,520 --> 00:28:12,080
Speaker 3: do I have to become the son in law to

473
00:28:12,160 --> 00:28:16,320
Speaker 3: the King, How could I ever be worthy by being

474
00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:20,600
Speaker 3: valiant in battle? Saul responded eagerly, you will march at

475
00:28:20,600 --> 00:28:24,080
Speaker 3: the front lines with a thousand men behind you. I

476
00:28:24,119 --> 00:28:27,840
Speaker 3: will have you march on my behalf as my finest warrior.

477
00:28:28,720 --> 00:28:33,200
Speaker 3: May your victories grow and your worthiness of my daughter's hand.

478
00:28:33,800 --> 00:28:38,200
Speaker 2: David humbly accepted. Saul joyfully raised his cup.

479
00:28:38,520 --> 00:28:42,280
Speaker 3: To the betrothal of David and Mehrab, to the gaining

480
00:28:42,360 --> 00:28:46,360
Speaker 3: of a new son, and to the prosperity of Israel.

481
00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:51,400
Speaker 2: The family toasted to the betrothal. Mahrab's perfect posture broke

482
00:28:51,440 --> 00:28:55,800
Speaker 2: as she slumped down. David smiled nervously just how many

483
00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:59,880
Speaker 2: battles would he have to endure to be worthy? What

484
00:29:00,120 --> 00:29:03,560
Speaker 2: came after was an onslaught of Philistine raids that nearly

485
00:29:03,600 --> 00:29:07,920
Speaker 2: took his life on several occasions. David ran valiantly into battle,

486
00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:10,680
Speaker 2: proving to Saul that he was worthy to be called

487
00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:14,280
Speaker 2: a Prince of Israel. With every victory, his confidence as

488
00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:18,240
Speaker 2: a warrior increased. His hands became callous from gripping his sword,

489
00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:22,520
Speaker 2: and his body grew larger in frames. Battle hardened his body,

490
00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:25,280
Speaker 2: but his heart was still tender and attentive. To the

491
00:29:25,320 --> 00:29:29,000
Speaker 2: spirit of God. The thousand men behind him became bonded

492
00:29:29,040 --> 00:29:32,840
Speaker 2: to him like brothers. David's courage emboldened the men of

493
00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:35,920
Speaker 2: Israel and sent fear down the spines of the Philistines.

494
00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:41,600
Speaker 2: As David's victories tallied, Saul became more and more furious.

495
00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:46,120
Speaker 2: He had sent David into impossible situations, yet God was

496
00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:49,400
Speaker 2: with him. Saul came to understand that the only way

497
00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:52,080
Speaker 2: to make David fall in battle would be to break

498
00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:57,200
Speaker 2: his spirit and confidence. One morning, David was walking in

499
00:29:57,240 --> 00:29:59,840
Speaker 2: the cool of the morning. It was the eve of

500
00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:02,880
Speaker 2: a and it had been a long time since he'd

501
00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:06,560
Speaker 2: walked among the olive trees. The morning mist was refreshing

502
00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:09,640
Speaker 2: to him. The heat of battle had cluttered his mind.

503
00:30:10,280 --> 00:30:13,480
Speaker 2: He was a relief to be in the quiet. David

504
00:30:13,560 --> 00:30:15,080
Speaker 2: took a deep breath and.

505
00:30:15,120 --> 00:30:18,240
Speaker 3: Sighed to the Lord, my shepherd.

506
00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:19,920
Speaker 2: He whispered silently.

507
00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:23,080
Speaker 3: Who am I to be the son in law to

508
00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:27,480
Speaker 3: the King? Who am I to deserve any of this?

509
00:30:28,200 --> 00:30:30,960
Speaker 2: As David spoke quietly to the Lord, he could hear

510
00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:34,400
Speaker 2: footsteps behind him. He turned around to see Saul.

511
00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:38,240
Speaker 3: Good morning, my King. I did not expect you to

512
00:30:38,400 --> 00:30:41,240
Speaker 3: be up this early. Is there something that you need.

513
00:30:41,480 --> 00:30:43,800
Speaker 2: Saul plucked a flower from the garden and held it

514
00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:44,800
Speaker 2: up to the morning light.

515
00:30:45,120 --> 00:30:50,200
Speaker 3: I have decided that your victories in battle, as valiant

516
00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:53,840
Speaker 3: as they were, still do not make you worthy of

517
00:30:53,840 --> 00:30:55,160
Speaker 3: my oldest daughter.

518
00:30:55,640 --> 00:30:59,239
Speaker 2: David's heart sank when he heard Saul's words. However, he

519
00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:02,600
Speaker 2: said nothing in response. He allowed the king to walk

520
00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:04,240
Speaker 2: past him and continue speaking.

521
00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:07,640
Speaker 3: I have decided to go through with the marriage between

522
00:31:07,720 --> 00:31:12,400
Speaker 3: her and Adriel, the Meholathite. He is of noble birth,

523
00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:15,920
Speaker 3: and his family's resources could prove useful to us.

524
00:31:16,120 --> 00:31:20,160
Speaker 2: Saul peered over to David, looking for a response. He

525
00:31:20,160 --> 00:31:24,280
Speaker 2: hoped for a crusted spirit and downcast frown. However, David

526
00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:28,000
Speaker 2: smiled and bowed to his knees before him, with his

527
00:31:28,080 --> 00:31:32,480
Speaker 2: face close to the ground. David responded saying, it.

528
00:31:32,440 --> 00:31:35,200
Speaker 3: Was an honor to be considered to begin with, my king.

529
00:31:36,120 --> 00:31:38,840
Speaker 3: You are kind to allow me to even be in

530
00:31:38,880 --> 00:31:42,960
Speaker 3: your presence. I will continue to serve you however you

531
00:31:43,040 --> 00:31:43,520
Speaker 3: see fit.

532
00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:48,360
Speaker 2: David's humility vex all. He flared his nostrils and turned away.

533
00:31:49,280 --> 00:31:52,000
Speaker 2: Storming off past the trees, he caught a glimpse of

534
00:31:52,040 --> 00:31:55,520
Speaker 2: his youngest daughter, Mikaul. The King looked back at David,

535
00:31:55,960 --> 00:32:00,320
Speaker 2: then the Macall. She was watching him, She had been

536
00:32:00,320 --> 00:32:04,680
Speaker 2: watching him all morning. Saul gave a fiender smile and

537
00:32:04,800 --> 00:32:05,880
Speaker 2: walked toward Makall.

538
00:32:06,440 --> 00:32:10,080
Speaker 3: My dear daughter, what brings you out here in the

539
00:32:10,160 --> 00:32:11,600
Speaker 3: gardens at this hour?

540
00:32:12,320 --> 00:32:17,120
Speaker 2: He asked gently. May Call was startled and embarrassed. She

541
00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:19,600
Speaker 2: placed her hands behind her back and looked.

542
00:32:19,320 --> 00:32:21,680
Speaker 3: Down, just enjoying the cool morning.

543
00:32:21,720 --> 00:32:27,160
Speaker 2: Father. Saul nodded and gestured towards David, no doubt enjoying

544
00:32:27,280 --> 00:32:31,640
Speaker 2: the view as well. Maykall blushed and said nothing. Saul

545
00:32:31,680 --> 00:32:32,720
Speaker 2: put his arm around her.

546
00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:36,200
Speaker 3: I just finished telling the young man that he will

547
00:32:36,240 --> 00:32:41,840
Speaker 3: not be marrying Mayrab. Her betrothal to Edria is too important.

548
00:32:42,720 --> 00:32:46,560
Speaker 2: May Caall looked up and smiled. Her response gave everything away.

549
00:32:47,320 --> 00:32:49,440
Speaker 2: Saul knew that she had fallen in love with the

550
00:32:49,480 --> 00:32:53,320
Speaker 2: shepherd boy, no doubt he had probably grown fond of

551
00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:57,040
Speaker 2: her as well. He had seen them exchanging glances before,

552
00:32:57,560 --> 00:33:00,760
Speaker 2: stealing small moments away to talk and walk aside each other.

553
00:33:01,080 --> 00:33:04,440
Speaker 3: No doubt David would move land and sea to have

554
00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:09,160
Speaker 3: Michal as his bride. Saul thought to himself, Perhaps this

555
00:33:09,680 --> 00:33:14,280
Speaker 3: is the motivation he needs to put himself in greater danger.

556
00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:17,560
Speaker 3: Saul put his arm around his daughter and began walking

557
00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:22,480
Speaker 3: back to David. Young David, Saul shouted. David turned back

558
00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:25,560
Speaker 3: and faced the two of them. Saul was beaming ear

559
00:33:25,640 --> 00:33:29,280
Speaker 3: to ear with joy. Finally he found a chink in

560
00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:33,240
Speaker 3: the virtuous armor of David. You shall be my son

561
00:33:33,280 --> 00:33:37,160
Speaker 3: in law after all, he said, jovially, you and my

562
00:33:37,320 --> 00:33:41,640
Speaker 3: youngest Michal shall be wed before God. You will be

563
00:33:41,760 --> 00:33:45,440
Speaker 3: made to be my son, and all the privileges of

564
00:33:45,520 --> 00:33:47,560
Speaker 3: the kingdom will be yours.

565
00:33:48,640 --> 00:33:53,200
Speaker 2: David looked into Makaal's eyes. She was beautiful, and David

566
00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:54,880
Speaker 2: found himself giddy with excitement.

567
00:33:55,240 --> 00:33:58,080
Speaker 3: If it pleases you, my king, he said.

568
00:33:58,960 --> 00:34:02,800
Speaker 2: Saul smirked. Victory was within reach. He had only a

569
00:34:02,840 --> 00:34:04,880
Speaker 2: few more steps to rid himself of David.

570
00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:09,880
Speaker 3: Very well, then it is done. We shall plan the wedding.

571
00:34:10,480 --> 00:34:13,560
Speaker 3: All that is needed is for you to provide a dowry.

572
00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:15,840
Speaker 2: David looked up with concern.

573
00:34:16,239 --> 00:34:19,600
Speaker 3: My king, You know that I am but a humble shepherd.

574
00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:23,680
Speaker 3: I have no land or treasures to offer, no gold

575
00:34:23,800 --> 00:34:27,920
Speaker 3: or silver. What can I possibly give the king that

576
00:34:28,040 --> 00:34:31,840
Speaker 3: is worth the fair hand of your daughter. I shall

577
00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:37,120
Speaker 3: require no gold or silver from you, giant slayer. However,

578
00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:40,600
Speaker 3: I require something far more valuable.

579
00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:45,160
Speaker 2: Saul sent his daughter away. David and Saul spoke in private.

580
00:34:45,880 --> 00:34:48,080
Speaker 2: The cool morning began to give way to the heat

581
00:34:48,120 --> 00:34:51,160
Speaker 2: of day. Saul put his arm around David and.

582
00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:55,560
Speaker 3: Sighed, saving us from the threat of the Philistines continues

583
00:34:55,600 --> 00:35:00,840
Speaker 3: to be my first priority. God's kingdom cannot throw until

584
00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:05,520
Speaker 3: our pressors are dealt with. That is why for the

585
00:35:05,560 --> 00:35:09,799
Speaker 3: price of my daughter's hand in marriage, I ask that

586
00:35:09,920 --> 00:35:13,560
Speaker 3: you bring me the foreskins of one hundred dead Philistine soldiers.

587
00:35:14,160 --> 00:35:16,960
Speaker 3: I want them to know that they cannot continue to

588
00:35:17,080 --> 00:35:20,120
Speaker 3: mock our God and kill our people.

589
00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:24,520
Speaker 2: Saul placed both hands on David's shoulders and looked at him.

590
00:35:24,840 --> 00:35:29,279
Speaker 3: David, will you do this for me? Will you bring

591
00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:33,240
Speaker 3: honor to this family? David's heart welled up with pride.

592
00:35:33,880 --> 00:35:36,479
Speaker 3: He bowed his head to the king. I will fight

593
00:35:36,560 --> 00:35:40,000
Speaker 3: for the Lord, this nation, and the right to be

594
00:35:40,080 --> 00:35:41,040
Speaker 3: called your son.

595
00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:44,960
Speaker 2: So David left immediately. He gathered a few of his

596
00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:48,080
Speaker 2: men to plan for a raid on the Philistines. This

597
00:35:48,160 --> 00:35:52,440
Speaker 2: battle would be unlike any other. Not all of his

598
00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:55,200
Speaker 2: men were available to him. They had to march up

599
00:35:55,200 --> 00:35:59,440
Speaker 2: against a Philistine garrison far away. David packed his belongings

600
00:35:59,440 --> 00:36:03,279
Speaker 2: and assembled his men together. They marched past the hill

601
00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:06,680
Speaker 2: country into the land of the Philistines. They camped outside

602
00:36:06,680 --> 00:36:09,920
Speaker 2: the city of Gath, strategizing and planning into the night.

603
00:36:10,800 --> 00:36:13,600
Speaker 2: If they invaded the city gates, they will be crushed

604
00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:16,719
Speaker 2: in a matter of minutes. David needed to draw them

605
00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:20,040
Speaker 2: out somehow. He had a few of his spies scanning

606
00:36:20,080 --> 00:36:22,920
Speaker 2: the land surrounding Gath. On the north side of the

607
00:36:22,960 --> 00:36:26,120
Speaker 2: walls were heavy woods. David had his men lay in

608
00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:29,680
Speaker 2: wait there. When the morning broke, David approached the gate.

609
00:36:30,160 --> 00:36:33,080
Speaker 2: He banged his sword against his shield and shouted.

610
00:36:33,120 --> 00:36:36,920
Speaker 3: Philistines, which one of you is brave enough to fight me?

611
00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:41,320
Speaker 2: David shouted for all to hear. It was not long

612
00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:44,520
Speaker 2: before soldiers began pouring out of the gates to pursue David.

613
00:36:45,200 --> 00:36:48,560
Speaker 2: He underestimated just how many soldiers would assemble that quickly.

614
00:36:49,400 --> 00:36:51,960
Speaker 2: David's eyes widened as he saw an entire horde of

615
00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:56,359
Speaker 2: Philistines burst out of their hive. The Shepherd Boy had

616
00:36:56,360 --> 00:37:00,280
Speaker 2: never run so fast in his life. With chariots close behind,

617
00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:03,480
Speaker 2: David retreated back into the woods where his men were

618
00:37:03,560 --> 00:37:06,759
Speaker 2: laying in wait. As soon as he passed the threshold

619
00:37:06,760 --> 00:37:10,759
Speaker 2: of the forest, David's archers released their arrows towards the Philistines.

620
00:37:11,600 --> 00:37:14,399
Speaker 2: A dozen of them fell, but two hundred more were

621
00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:17,560
Speaker 2: able to break through the forest to fight. They outnumbered

622
00:37:17,560 --> 00:37:21,400
Speaker 2: his men nearly two to one. David expected the archers

623
00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:25,320
Speaker 2: to do more damage. Nevertheless, they had nowhere left to run.

624
00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:29,560
Speaker 2: The shepherd did not panic. He scanned the forest for

625
00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:33,400
Speaker 2: another advantage. Deeper into the forest, the space between the

626
00:37:33,440 --> 00:37:37,120
Speaker 2: trees narrowed. The Philistine chariots and horses wouldn't be able

627
00:37:37,160 --> 00:37:39,880
Speaker 2: to fit. David blew his horn and called for his

628
00:37:39,960 --> 00:37:44,000
Speaker 2: men to retreat deeper into the narrows. Philistine's spears flew

629
00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:47,560
Speaker 2: past David and his men with great speed. Keep running,

630
00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:50,440
Speaker 2: David shouted to his men. As he led them deeper.

631
00:37:51,200 --> 00:37:53,640
Speaker 2: Roots sprung up from the dirt, making the terrain more

632
00:37:53,680 --> 00:37:57,800
Speaker 2: difficult to run. David spurred, hearing the sound of horses

633
00:37:57,840 --> 00:38:00,279
Speaker 2: behind him falling to the ground and wheels from the

634
00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:03,960
Speaker 2: chariots falling off. David let his men go through the

635
00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:07,800
Speaker 2: trees first. Then, just as he stood when battling the giant,

636
00:38:08,320 --> 00:38:12,719
Speaker 2: David planted his feet and faced the enemy over two

637
00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:16,279
Speaker 2: hundred soldiers drew their swords and came after him, but

638
00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:20,279
Speaker 2: the Shepherd of Israel did not waver. He stood as

639
00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:23,720
Speaker 2: ground and drew a deep breath. Since the clearing was narrow,

640
00:38:24,160 --> 00:38:27,239
Speaker 2: only two Philistines could attack him at a time. The

641
00:38:27,280 --> 00:38:30,279
Speaker 2: first two burst through, David kept him as though he

642
00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:33,880
Speaker 2: is first down the throats. More spilled in, but were

643
00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:37,799
Speaker 2: quickly slacked by David's leave. Four more leapt over the

644
00:38:37,800 --> 00:38:40,360
Speaker 2: bodies and advanced towards him, but they were met with

645
00:38:40,440 --> 00:38:44,360
Speaker 2: swift swings and decisive blows. The men behind him watched

646
00:38:44,360 --> 00:38:48,480
Speaker 2: as David single handedly took on an entire army. They

647
00:38:48,520 --> 00:38:52,120
Speaker 2: watched his sword swing through flesh and bone. His cries

648
00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:55,880
Speaker 2: shook their hearts. Emboldened by his courage, they went around

649
00:38:55,880 --> 00:38:58,400
Speaker 2: the openings in the trees and hit the Philistines on

650
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Speaker 2: the side. The battle was over in a matter of minutes.

651
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Speaker 2: Philistine blood soaked the forest soil. Saul had asked for

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Speaker 2: one hundred Philistine foreskins as proof of his conquest. David

653
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Speaker 2: walked among the bodies slain by him and his men,

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Speaker 2: cutting each and every one of them with his blade.

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Speaker 2: The number was two hundred, double what the king demanded

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Speaker 2: as dowry from his daughter. It was a gruesome and

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Speaker 2: bone chilling sight. Most noble princes gave a dowry of gold,

658
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Speaker 2: silver and cattle to be given honor, but not David. No,

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Speaker 2: he would give a dowry of blood, a symbol of

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Speaker 2: his devotion to his king, his future bride, and his nation.

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Speaker 2: David returned the next day with all his men behind him.

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Speaker 2: They entered the gates once again met with praise and celebration. However,

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Speaker 2: David was less enthused by their cheers. His hands were

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Speaker 2: still stained red with the blood of his enemies, his

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Speaker 2: legs were sore from the battle, and his head throbbed

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Speaker 2: from dehydration. He wondered if the king had expected him

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Speaker 2: to die out there on the battlefield. The task seemed

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Speaker 2: to be so perilous that no man would have accepted

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Speaker 2: accept him. He knew that he had to be wary

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Speaker 2: of the king, or else he would pay for it

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Speaker 2: with his life. David dismounted his horse and walked up

672
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Speaker 2: the steps leading to Saul's throne room without a word.

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Speaker 2: He entered in with a bag in his hands. Blood

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00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:27,600
Speaker 2: seeped through the burlap, staining the stone floor, still covered

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Speaker 2: in the filth of war. David stood before the king expressionless.

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Speaker 2: He held out his hand and dropped the sack in

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Speaker 2: front of the king. The entire council of elders stood

678
00:40:38,080 --> 00:40:40,320
Speaker 2: in the presence of their king and the shepherd silently.

679
00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:43,439
Speaker 2: Saul stood from his throne and looked at the bag.

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Speaker 2: He winced, and then looked at David. Saul looked up

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Speaker 2: at David's eyes. Something had changed. The boy he had

682
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Speaker 2: sent out to die had come back a man. Although

683
00:40:55,640 --> 00:40:58,960
Speaker 2: Saul stood ahead taller than David, he had never felt

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Speaker 2: so small. From David's very presence emanated a humble power

685
00:41:03,680 --> 00:41:08,360
Speaker 2: similar to that of Samuel's. It sent chills down sal spine.

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Speaker 2: He no longer hated David out of jealousy. He now

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Speaker 2: hated David out of fear. Spring had come and the

688
00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:22,320
Speaker 2: blooming flowers filled the air with a sweet aroma. Flower

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Speaker 2: petals were at David's feet as he stood face to

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Speaker 2: face with Mekal outside of the gardens. David gazed into

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Speaker 2: her hazel eyes staring back at him. He gently stroked

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00:41:32,560 --> 00:41:36,040
Speaker 2: her cheek and smiled. She blushed and held his hand

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00:41:36,080 --> 00:41:39,000
Speaker 2: close to her face. The king, the priest and a

694
00:41:39,080 --> 00:41:42,719
Speaker 2: multitude of people stood before them. Before God and Man,

695
00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:46,520
Speaker 2: the two of them were joined together in marriage. David,

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Speaker 2: the forgotten son of a herdsman from Bethlehem, was now

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Speaker 2: a Prince of Israel, not by noble birth or royal stock,

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Speaker 2: but by courage and a dedication to the Lord, his

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00:41:58,640 --> 00:42:01,760
Speaker 2: courageous and humble spirit, testifying to the heart of God,

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Speaker 2: a defender of the week, a judge of the oppressor,

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00:42:05,640 --> 00:42:08,560
Speaker 2: and a shepherd to the flock of Israel. It was

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Speaker 2: David's heart that continued to point towards the greater plan

703
00:42:11,680 --> 00:42:14,120
Speaker 2: of God, a plan to rid the world of the

704
00:42:14,160 --> 00:42:18,480
Speaker 2: oppression of evil forever. The people cheered as David kissed

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Speaker 2: his bride. A great festival was held in their honor,

706
00:42:22,320 --> 00:42:25,160
Speaker 2: and for two weeks the people of Israel danced and

707
00:42:25,200 --> 00:42:28,879
Speaker 2: sang about the king's daughter and the giant slayer. Saul

708
00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:31,520
Speaker 2: knew that it was only a matter of time before

709
00:42:31,560 --> 00:42:34,160
Speaker 2: the people would turn on him and elevate David to

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Speaker 2: take his place. His own children had turned from him

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Speaker 2: to take David's side. Time was of the essence. Saul

712
00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:44,440
Speaker 2: knew that he had to kill David or live to

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Speaker 2: see his throne strip from him.

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Speaker 1: Jealousy is truly a poison that kills the conscience. It

715
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Speaker 1: was true of Joseph's brothers when they sold him into slavery,

716
00:42:56,400 --> 00:42:58,480
Speaker 1: and it was true of Saul when he tried to

717
00:42:58,600 --> 00:43:03,279
Speaker 1: kill David drives us to contempt, and contempt leads us

718
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Speaker 1: down a destructive path. When somebody has something we feel

719
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Speaker 1: we deserve, it can cause us to seek out their

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Speaker 1: destruction or at least revel when they fall on hard times.

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Speaker 1: This episode is only the beginning of the long journey

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Speaker 1: Saul and David will go on together. Joseph's brothers eventually

723
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Speaker 1: begged for his forgiveness. At this point, we are sure

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Speaker 1: the same thing will happen with Saul. We will have

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Speaker 1: to follow the story further to find out. After the prelude,

726
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Speaker 1: we are brought into the middle of a battle and

727
00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:38,279
Speaker 1: Jonathan is running for his life, and epic scene is

728
00:43:38,320 --> 00:43:41,280
Speaker 1: set out before us. Jonathan is backed into a corner

729
00:43:41,440 --> 00:43:45,680
Speaker 1: with no escape, and silhouetted on the hill is his rescuer.

730
00:43:46,320 --> 00:43:50,440
Speaker 1: David leaps into the scene and defeats the Philistines, rescuing

731
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Speaker 1: his friend from certain death. Afterwards, Jonathan and David rest

732
00:43:54,760 --> 00:43:57,920
Speaker 1: by the fire and we're giving a glimpse into their friendship.

733
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Speaker 1: David tends to the fire, ensuring all the coals burn brightly.

734
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Speaker 1: Always remember the symbolism of the flame. It is clear

735
00:44:07,000 --> 00:44:10,520
Speaker 1: that Jonathan and David love each other deeply. The Prince

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Speaker 1: of Israel gives his young companion with his royal robes,

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Speaker 1: armor and sword. Unlike Saul's armor, Jonathan's fits perfectly, although

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Speaker 1: David is not sure if he deserves the gesture. Back

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Speaker 1: in those days, giving someone your armor was a gesture

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Speaker 1: of complete trust. Jonathan was communicating to David that his

741
00:44:30,840 --> 00:44:33,799
Speaker 1: life was more important than his own. This is a

742
00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:38,600
Speaker 1: gesture of true friendship and loyalty. Jonathan had everything to

743
00:44:38,680 --> 00:44:42,000
Speaker 1: lose by acknowledging David. He was next in line for

744
00:44:42,040 --> 00:44:45,680
Speaker 1: the throne and more beloved than his father. No doubt

745
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Speaker 1: Jonathan would make an excellent king, have given the opportunity.

746
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Speaker 1: But Jonathan is humble enough to acknowledge God's hand on David.

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Speaker 1: This brings us to a question for ourselves. Are we

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Speaker 1: this humble in our own friendships? Do we elevate our

749
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Speaker 1: companions above ourselves? The temptation is to desire our friends

750
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Speaker 1: to do well, but not better than us. We would

751
00:45:07,160 --> 00:45:09,600
Speaker 1: cheer them on if they got a promotion, but not

752
00:45:09,680 --> 00:45:13,200
Speaker 1: if they got a promotion over us. Jonathan would consider

753
00:45:13,239 --> 00:45:15,880
Speaker 1: it a great success if David went on to be

754
00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:21,520
Speaker 1: greater than him. In this episode, Jonathan's character is once

755
00:45:21,560 --> 00:45:25,880
Speaker 1: again given to us as a contrast against sauls Jonathan

756
00:45:25,920 --> 00:45:29,760
Speaker 1: acknowledges that David is special and wants to help him.

757
00:45:30,160 --> 00:45:34,600
Speaker 1: Saul acknowledges that David is special and wants to kill him. Oh,

758
00:45:34,719 --> 00:45:39,640
Speaker 1: how treacherous the path of jealousy becomes. It certainly becomes

759
00:45:39,760 --> 00:45:43,239
Speaker 1: treacherous for Saal. The sins he commits in this episode

760
00:45:43,400 --> 00:45:47,960
Speaker 1: begin a domino effect that cannot be undone. Joseph's brothers

761
00:45:48,160 --> 00:45:51,320
Speaker 1: gave into the temptation of jealousy, and so did Salt.

762
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Speaker 1: This has been a cycle in humanity ever since Cain

763
00:45:54,600 --> 00:45:59,440
Speaker 1: killed Abel. When we see somebody with favor, talent, or privilege,

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Speaker 1: they can become the embodiment of our own discontent. We

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00:46:03,400 --> 00:46:08,120
Speaker 1: project our insecurities, fears, and shame onto them. We are

766
00:46:08,160 --> 00:46:10,920
Speaker 1: mad at our own lot in life, or perhaps mad

767
00:46:11,320 --> 00:46:13,960
Speaker 1: even at God, so we lash out at those we

768
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Speaker 1: perceive to be more favored than us.

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Speaker 3: Saul.

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Speaker 1: One of the praise of the people and the favor

771
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Speaker 1: of God, and David had both. Instead of being introspective

772
00:46:23,239 --> 00:46:26,200
Speaker 1: and asking himself why he didn't have those things, he

773
00:46:26,280 --> 00:46:30,040
Speaker 1: lashes out at David. It's easier to be bitter than

774
00:46:30,080 --> 00:46:33,520
Speaker 1: to change. Whether Saul likes it or not, David is

775
00:46:33,560 --> 00:46:37,160
Speaker 1: being interwoven into the fabric of his family. Jonathan and

776
00:46:37,200 --> 00:46:40,440
Speaker 1: he are like brothers, and Michael, Saul's youngest daughter, has

777
00:46:40,480 --> 00:46:43,400
Speaker 1: grown very fond of him. There is a budding romance

778
00:46:43,640 --> 00:46:46,799
Speaker 1: between David and Michel that gives us some good feelings.

779
00:46:47,239 --> 00:46:50,160
Speaker 1: Every hero needs a lover, right. We aren't given much

780
00:46:50,200 --> 00:46:53,480
Speaker 1: details about their relationship in this episode, and that is

781
00:46:53,520 --> 00:46:56,839
Speaker 1: for a good reason. There isn't much there. The love

782
00:46:57,000 --> 00:47:00,279
Speaker 1: between David and Michel is not deep or rooted in

783
00:47:00,320 --> 00:47:04,799
Speaker 1: anything stronger than themselves. Mckal loves David the legend, not

784
00:47:05,120 --> 00:47:08,360
Speaker 1: David the man. This will show itself to be true

785
00:47:08,640 --> 00:47:12,120
Speaker 1: later on in the series. McKellen David will have a

786
00:47:12,160 --> 00:47:17,080
Speaker 1: complicated relationship that somewhat mirrors the relationship David has with Saul.

787
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Speaker 1: Saul attempts to murder David in a few different ways. First,

788
00:47:21,120 --> 00:47:23,440
Speaker 1: he tries to pin him to the wall with his spear.

789
00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:27,279
Speaker 1: This was a sloppy outburst by Saul and ultimately ends

790
00:47:27,320 --> 00:47:31,600
Speaker 1: with David escaping and forgiving him afterward. After this, Saul

791
00:47:31,640 --> 00:47:34,279
Speaker 1: knows he needs to be a bit more tactful. He

792
00:47:34,320 --> 00:47:37,160
Speaker 1: throws David into the front lines, hoping he will die

793
00:47:37,200 --> 00:47:40,560
Speaker 1: at the hands of the Philistines. Unfortunately for Sault, David

794
00:47:40,560 --> 00:47:43,799
Speaker 1: stacks even more victories. The kingdom gives David the nearly

795
00:47:43,840 --> 00:47:47,840
Speaker 1: impossible task of retrieving one hundred Philistine for skins to

796
00:47:47,920 --> 00:47:50,680
Speaker 1: prove his worth. He does this and goes above and

797
00:47:50,719 --> 00:47:54,160
Speaker 1: beyond to please the King. The irony is with each

798
00:47:54,280 --> 00:47:58,440
Speaker 1: victory David wins, the more Saw hates him. The giant

799
00:47:58,480 --> 00:48:03,320
Speaker 1: slayer is caught in a losing battle for the King's affection. However,

800
00:48:03,760 --> 00:48:06,440
Speaker 1: David doesn't necessarily do any of these things solely for

801
00:48:06,480 --> 00:48:09,560
Speaker 1: Saul's approval. He is called to be a protector of

802
00:48:09,600 --> 00:48:13,600
Speaker 1: God's people and the hero of Israel. David certainly enjoys

803
00:48:13,640 --> 00:48:16,160
Speaker 1: the approval of Saul, but does not need it for

804
00:48:16,239 --> 00:48:19,480
Speaker 1: his own self worth. This is a key difference between

805
00:48:19,520 --> 00:48:22,239
Speaker 1: the king and the shepherd. The king desperately wants the

806
00:48:22,280 --> 00:48:24,960
Speaker 1: praise and recognition of the people and fights for his

807
00:48:25,040 --> 00:48:28,080
Speaker 1: own glory the shepherd wants the protection and redemption of

808
00:48:28,120 --> 00:48:31,680
Speaker 1: the people and fights for the glory of God. David's

809
00:48:31,760 --> 00:48:35,920
Speaker 1: humility and character make Saul feel small and petty. This

810
00:48:36,000 --> 00:48:38,160
Speaker 1: is often the case when we come face to face

811
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Speaker 1: with truly remarkable people. People who love God and are

812
00:48:42,560 --> 00:48:45,920
Speaker 1: devoted to their families and humbly served can rub up

813
00:48:46,000 --> 00:48:49,200
Speaker 1: against our egos. Maybe all seek to grow in such

814
00:48:49,200 --> 00:48:52,600
Speaker 1: a way. In our next episode, Saul will continue down

815
00:48:52,640 --> 00:48:55,319
Speaker 1: the path of jealousy. David will be forced to make

816
00:48:55,440 --> 00:48:59,120
Speaker 1: hard decisions that tests his character. How will he fare

817
00:48:59,239 --> 00:49:04,080
Speaker 1: under intense pction? Find out in our next episode, Exiled.

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