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" Offerings of Blood " is the pilot episode of the TV series Of Kings and Prophets , which premiered on March 8, 2016, on ABC . The episode introduces a gritier, "Game of Thrones"-style retelling of the biblical Books of Samuel, focusing on the parallel lives of King Saul and the shepherd David.

I Samuel 13-17. Synopsis. Saul, the first king of Israel, is trying to unite the tribes to defend the nation from the Philistines. Substack·Thoughts and Spoilers Offerings of BloodOf Kings and Prophets : Seaso...

: Meanwhile, a young shepherd named David (Olly Rix) tracks and kills a lion that has been terrorizing his flock. This feat brings him to the attention of Saul’s court, specifically Queen Ahinoam and Princess Michal. " Offerings of Blood " is the pilot

The episode is available to purchase or stream on platforms such as Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video . Synopsis

: The series adapts 1 Samuel 13-17 but rearranges the chronology and adds fictitious elements to increase drama and intrigue.

: Reviewers from sites like CBN and IGN noted the episode's heavy emphasis on violence and sexual situations, which was polarizing for faith-based audiences.

Of Kings and Prophets – episode one - by Peter T Chattaway