House of David – Episode 7 Rewind

The creators of House of David are back at it—dropping those subtle Old Testament gems like confetti at a Bible nerd’s birthday party. And if you’re anything like me, the second they sneak in one of those references, you’re scrambling for your Bible (or at least Google) to dig deeper.

Two shout-outs caught my attention in this episode:

• First, Samuel mentions David’s mother, Hannah. Yes, that Hannah—from the opening chapters of 1 Samuel. The one whose faith and persistence paved the way for Samuel’s birth. What a powerhouse of prayer!
• Second, David has a vivid dream involving a soldier guarding a garden and waterfall. Samuel connects it to Joshua’s encounter with the angel before the battle of Jericho. I’ll admit it—this one had me flipping pages like, “Wait… did that really happen?” (Spoiler: It did. Joshua 5. Goosebumps.)

Now, while I love a good biblical callback, let’s be real: the writers also toss in some extra-biblical drama. Here are a few things the Bible doesn’t actually say:

1. David and Samuel’s pre-battle meeting? Not in the text. And the whole idea of a sacrifice to “make David righteous” because of his mother? Creative license alert.

2. David the outcast? The show paints Jesse as intentionally sidelining David, but scripture simply says the three oldest sons went to battle (1 Samuel 17:13). No offense toward David, just a young shepherd staying behind. This exaggerated detail in the show, makes it appear strange that David isn’t going to battle, but in scripture it doesn’t seem odd. You do get the sense that Jesse is sheltering him, but more because he is young, not because Jesse is sheltering him from ridicule or because his mother is dead.
3. Vision time with Joshua? While Joshua’s angelic encounter is legit Bible gold, there’s no mention of David having visions like this. Still, kudos to the writers—if it nudges viewers to explore more of the Old Testament, I’m all for it.

So, what did you catch in this episode? Did you have a “Wait… is that in the Bible?” moment too? Grab your Bible, dive into the attached study guide, and let’s keep peeling back the layers of faith, fiction, and biblical truth—one episode at a time.

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