David
Series Overview
The tribes of Israel need to defeat the superior might of the Philistines: "Now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have." (I Samuel, 8:5). And so the prophet Samuel gives the Hebrews their first king, Saul. Saul, however, has incessant doubts about his mission. The influential prophet Samuel turns away from Saul in order to select a new king according to God's will: David. He is still a young boy, tending sheep in the fields, when, secretly Samuel oints him as the next king of the Israelites.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
95 min per episode
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, Apr 6, 1997
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Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Markowitz
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Robert Markowitz
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What is David about?
The tribes of Israel need to defeat the superior might of the Philistines: "Now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have." (I Samuel, 8:5). And so the prophet Samuel gives the Hebrews their first king, Saul. Saul, however, has incessant doubts about his mission. The influential prophet Samuel turns away from Saul in order to select a new king according to God's will: David. He is still a young boy, tending sheep in the fields, when, secretly Samuel oints him as the next king of the Israelites.
How many seasons does David have?
David comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in David?
Key cast members in David include Maurice Roëves, Nathaniel Parker, Sheryl Lee, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy.
Who created or directed David?
David was developed and directed by Robert Markowitz.