House of David – Episode 4 Rewind

Episode 4 shows us a softer side of David with his musical skills and big crush on Michal. Our favorite shepherd boy trades the pasture for the palace as he’s summoned to play his lyre for Saul, whose mind is in shambles now that God’s Spirit has left him. The only thing that soothes Saul’s torment? David’s music. Coincidence? Not even a little. This whole setup has divine appointment written all over it.

While hanging out at the palace, David starts to strike a chord (pun very much intended) with Michal, Saul’s daughter. She’s smart, strong-willed, and clearly intrigued by the soft-spoken singer with sheep-scented boots. Next thing you know, she’s teaching him how to read, he’s serenading her with poems, and boom—we’ve got a budding royal romance. Turns out, David is quite the romantic.

And the title of the episode? “Song of Moses.” A nod to one of Scripture’s most powerful anthems of deliverance. Throughout the episode, Michal and Saul reference Exodus 15—the victory song Moses and the Israelites sang after that jaw-dropping Red Sea escape. (If you’re curious, Deuteronomy 32 holds another “Song of Moses,” but that one’s more of a farewell ballad.) Both songs celebrate God’s faithfulness, which feels extra meaningful given everything going on with Saul’s unraveling and David’s rise.

Now, onto the side drama: Ishvi, Saul’s lesser-known son (his name gets a brief mention in 1 Samuel, but that’s about it), gets the full villain edit. The show paints him as a spoiled aristocrat who disrespects women and winds up exiled to… wait for it… En-dor. Cue the ominous music. It is interesting that his mother decides to banish him to En-dor. This is a place that is for criminals and outcasts.

Biblically, En-dor is indeed a sketchy hotspot. It’s where Saul later visits a medium in 1 Samuel 28—definitely not a place for a righteous field trip. But the idea that Ishvi was sent there as punishment for his bad behavior? That’s creative license. Nothing in Scripture suggests that storyline—it’s a House of David original.

All in all, this episode blends the bible with dramatic embellishments. Just remember: the truth of Scripture holds steady, even when the show takes a few artistic detours. Take a look at the study guide for episode 4 attached to hear more about this episode.

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