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: The episode was filmed on location in South Africa, providing unique and immersive set designs for ancient Israel. Where to Watch

" 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.

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: 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.

: 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. : The episode was filmed on location in

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

: 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. Of Kings and Prophets – episode one -

: 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.