Joy Rieger

The royal group goes to Tabernacle for Atonement Day; a Philistine attack challenges David's leadership; Eliab confronts a difficult choice during a covert operation with Joab; Samuel performs a ceremony and stays resolute.

David and Jonathan come together during ongoing conflicts; Abner leads them to Endor, where they encounter a mysterious blacksmith and the feared Witch, whose forbidden knowledge and dark powers could potentially change the balance of power forever.

In the palace, betrayal shatters Saul's household as Ahinoam discovers a forbidden truth. Beyond the walls, Philistine weapons of iron tip the balance of power. David's victories and growing charisma draw Israel closer to him, even as love entangles him with Michal and others who see his promise. As Saul grows paranoid of David's power, Ahinoam plants a dangerous idea to end his troubles for good.

A kingdom falls into turmoil when its food supplies are ruined; the royal court deliberates on forming alliances with foreign powers; a wedding celebration serves as a cover for secrets.