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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.

Of Kings and Prophets – episode one - by Peter T Chattaway Offerings of BloodOf Kings and Prophets : Seaso...

Of Kings and Prophets – episode one - by Peter T Chattaway " Offerings of Blood " is the pilot

: 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. When Saul fails to fully carry out this

: The Philistine king, Achish, has Mattiyahu killed for conspiring with Saul, further destabilizing the Israelite kingdom. Themes and Style

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

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