King Saul tries to defend his kingdom by planning a strategic marriage for his daughter, Merav; Samuel relays a message from God to Saul.

David establishes himself within the house of Saul while the King prepares for war against the Philistines.

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.

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.

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.

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.