Of Kings and Prophets
An epic Biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny.
- Metascore47
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- ABC Television Network
- Drama
An epic Biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016
Episode 0
Unaired Pilot
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Episode 1
Offerings of Blood
Tue, Mar 8, 2016 43 mins
King Saul struggles to defend his Kingdom from one of Israel's ancient enemies, the Philistines, by marrying off his daughter, to Mattiyahu of Judah. All are hopeful this strategic marriage will unify the twelve Israelite tribes.
Episode 2
Let the Wicked Be Ashamed
Tue, Mar 15, 2016 42 mins
On the heels of Samuel's prophecy and faced with angry reproach from his people, Saul confides his worries in David. In an attempt to protect his father's position as king, Ishbaal hires an assassin to kill the prophet.
Episode 3
Lest I Sleep the Sleep of Death
Tue, Mar 22, 2016 40 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. Saul sends his son Ishbaal to fight King Achish's fierce general, Goliath, but when that yields disastrous results, Saul offers any man who beats Goliath a bounty and the hand of his daughter in marriage. To everyone's shock, David volunteers to fight Goliath with his slingshot. Meanwhile, Rizpah's true origins are revealed.
Episode 4
Beasts of the Reeds
41 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. David devises a plan to get King Saul's approval to marry Michal instead of Merav. Fueled by suspicion and jealousy, Ishbal seeks out Eliab to travel back to Bethlehem so he can find out more about David. Meanwhile, Saul empathizes with David's plight by pledging to be faithful and more loving toward Ahimoam.
Episode 5
Little Lower Than the Angels
41 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. On the day of David's wedding to Michal, trouble ensues. King Achish tests David's loyalty to him. The truth of David's prophecy comes to light, and King Saul takes action at the wedding ceremony.
Episode 6
Honor in the Dust
40 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. Jonathan is dying in the dungeon while Saul refuses to help him, forcing Merav and Anihoam to rescue Jonathan with the help of Ritzpah. Meanwhile, David recruits Israelite soldiers being held under Philistine guard to create an army for himself.
Episode 7
Train My Hands for War
41 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. Eliab finds David and brings him six hundred Israelite soldiers who have defected from Saul's army. When Michal warns her father about war with the Israelites, Saul refuses to let her return to David. An upset David forms an alliance with Achish against Saul.
Episode 8
Broken Teeth of the Ungodly
41 mins
Merav believes the House of Saul will fall and the only one who can save them from their fate is David. Rizpah aligns with David in exchange for vengeance against the Edomites.
Episode 9
No King Is Saved
41 mins
UNCENSORED VERSION. Saul ignores a vision of his destroyed legacy, and unites with David to fight King Achish for Israel's sake. In the end, David flees Gibeah, abandoning his people, his wife, and his destiny.