TV series
Of Kings and Prophets
Overview
An epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of the battle-weary King Saul, the resentful prophet Samuel and the resourceful young shepherd David—all on a collision course with destiny that will change the world. One thousand years before Christ, the first king of the Israelites, Saul, struggles to unify the 12 Israelite tribes and defend his fledgling nation against savage enemy attacks. The prophet Samuel relays a message from God to King Saul that he must destroy one of Israel's ancient enemies. But when Saul defies that message, Samuel prophesies that the Lord will tear the kingdom of Israel from him and choose another in his place. In time, Saul comes to realize that his greatest threat will not come from his enemies, but from the shepherd, David.
Details
- First air date
- 2016-03-08
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 9 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- ABC
- Production
- ABC Studios, Jason T. Reed Productions
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Ray Winstone as King Saul
- Oliver Rix as David
- Simone Kessell as Ahinoam
- Nathaniel Parker as King Achish
- Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan
- James Floyd as Ishbaal
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal
- Jeanine Mason as Merav
- David Walmsley as Joab
- Mohammad Bakri as Samuel
- Christina Chong as Rizpah
- Danny Keogh as Jesse
Creators and crew
- David Boyd - Creator
- Duane Clark - Creator
- Michael Offer - Director
- Duane Clark - Director
- Bill Collage - Writer
- Adam Cooper - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1: Offerings of Blood
King Saul attempts to defend his kingdom by offering a strategic marriage for his daughter, Merav. Samuel gives Saul a message from God.
Episode 2: Let the Wicked Be Ashamed
Saul confides his worries in David. Ishbaal hires an assassin to kill the prophet. Ahinoam, in an effort to unite the tribes of Israel, proposes a strategic marriage. A traitor is exposed. David returns home, where he receives life-altering news from a surprise visitor.
Episode 3: Lest I Sleep The Sleep Of Death
Saul offers any man who beats Goliath a bounty and the hand of his daughter in marriage and, to everyone's surprise, David accepts the challenge. Michal escapes Gibeah, believing her place is by her father's side at the battlefield. Rizpah's true origins are revealed. David's older brother, Eliab, inadvertently helps David realize his destiny.
Episode 4: Beasts of the Reeds
David realizes his feelings for Michal and devises a plan to marry her instead of Merav. Michal asks Jonathan to watch out for David. Ishbal seeks to travel to Bethlehem in order to learn about David. Ahinoam is angered by David's humiliation of Merav. Saul, who empathizes with David's plight, pledged to be faithful and more loving toward Ahimoam.
Episode 5: A Little Lower Than The Angels
Episode 6: Honor in the Dust
Episode 7: Train My Hands For War
Episode 8: Broken Teeth Of The Ungodly
Episode 9: No King is Saved
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