David and Goliath Pt 2 Review

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13 Samuel told Saul, “You’ve acted unwisely; you haven’t obeyed the command of the Lord your God as He instructed you. If you had, the Lord would have made your reign over Israel eternal.

However, your passage has been slightly altered for clarity and readability:

But now, your reign will come to an end. The Lord has found a man who aligns with His nature, and He has appointed him to lead His people instead of you, because you failed to follow the commands the Lord gave you. – 1 Samuel: 13-14

The House of David is an extensive narrative that chronicles the life of David, who later ascended to the position of Israel’s second king. Regarded by God as a man with a heart similar to His own, it is from David’s ancestry that the prophecy of the Messiah originated, ultimately materializing in the form of Jesus Christ.

Last week, I delved into episode 7, “David and Goliath Pt 1,” the second-to-last episode of the season, a point where all the storylines were coming to a critical juncture. I found myself wondering if the showrunners and Amazon Prime could pull off a satisfying conclusion for what has been an engaging season so far.

Did they do it?

***Spoilers Ahead***

Episode 8: David and Goliath Pt 2

At the start of David and Goliath Pt 2, you’ll notice a stunning scene featuring the Valley of Elah and the Philistine encampment. During this moment, Jonathan, Saul’s son, is attempting to assassinate Goliath, but his plan is foiled as he gets betrayed and forced to kneel before King Achish of the Philistines.

In the valley, Saul’s daughters, Mychal and Mirab, make an appearance as the Zebulun tribe of Israel slips away under cover of darkness, evading them. But the Philistines are close on their heels, relentlessly pursuing, and the battle ensues. The episode’s visual spectacle is striking, with the nighttime fight scenes captured from above, providing a vivid image despite being filmed under the cloak of night.

The following day, the Israelite army found itself in a dire state. They scuffled over meager food rations as the Philistines and Goliath intensified their mental torment by drumming loudly and ridiculing their God. To add to their agony, Goliath flaunted the heads of those sent with Jonathan, boasting that they had taken the prince hostage.

In the Philistine encampment, King Achish interrogates Jonathan. He subtly suggests that Israel has fallen out of God’s grace since their prophet, Samuel, isn’t present. This information likely comes from Doeg, as previously depicted. This scene offers a valuable historical insight, as the king derides Israel, implying they were destined to be servants. However, Jonathan’s unwavering faith in God during these challenging circumstances stands out. The episode’s underlying message appears to be maintaining trust in the Lord even when facing hardships, a lesson that remains relevant today.

Mychal approaches Saul, who’s grappling with the ghostly image of Agag in a troubled state. By reciting a holy scripture and pleading for his return to divine grace, she manages to rouse him out of his disturbing slumber. It is at this moment that David makes his entrance, setting the scene in motion. Upon witnessing Goliath mocking God once more, David is taken aback as he finds no one from Israel willing to challenge him.

Upon reaching the Israelite camp, David questions the crowd about their apparent forgetfulness of God’s past greatness towards Israel. Abner, Saul’s general, instructs David to sing and appease the king. Eliab, his brother, advises David only to do so, yet when he reaches Saul’s tent, David offers to fight Goliath instead, stunning his siblings. David’s unwavering belief leaves such an impression that even Saul senses the presence of the Holy Spirit within him.

I find it hard to fully capture the impact of this scene; Michael Iskander’s performance left me with goosebumps, as he brilliantly embodied David’s deep religious belief.

In my analysis, this isn’t the only time I felt goosebumps during the final episode of David and Goliath Pt 2. I’m concluding my critique now because it’s an absolute must-see if you’ve been keeping up with the series. If you are familiar with the Bible, you know how this story wraps up, but I have to acknowledge that the producers did a remarkable job bringing this significant moment in history to life so majestically.

The second part of “David and Goliath” truly delivers an impressive finish, catapulting it among the best in biblical series. Frankly, you should definitely give it a watch, as I’ve done so multiple times myself.

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2025-04-03 20:46