Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.
Dark powers strengthen outside Saul's kingdom as Israel's enemies summon legendary warriors that were long deemed myth. A relationship at court complicates the lives of the heroes severely and Queen Ahinoam must take drastic actions to help the King.