" 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.
The episode is available to purchase or stream on platforms such as Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video . Offerings of BloodOf Kings and Prophets : Seaso...
: Saul (Ray Winstone) struggles to unite the twelve tribes of Israel against the Philistines. He plans a strategic marriage between his daughter, Merav, and Mattiyahu of Judah to secure an alliance. " Offerings of Blood " is the pilot
: The series adapts 1 Samuel 13-17 but rearranges the chronology and adds fictitious elements to increase drama and intrigue. : Saul (Ray Winstone) struggles to unite the
: The Prophet Samuel (Mohammad Bakri) delivers a message from God: Saul must exterminate the Amalekites before the marriage can be blessed. When Saul fails to fully carry out this command by sparing the Amalekite king, Samuel declares that God has rejected him as king.
: 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.
: 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.