Filmed in South Africa , the episode features vast landscapes and detailed costuming meant to ground the biblical story in a realistic Iron Age setting.

Series Overview was a short-lived biblical drama aired on ABC in 2016. It attempted to retell the Books of Samuel through a gritty, cinematic lens, often compared to Game of Thrones . The series focused on the power struggles between the aging King Saul , the prophet Samuel , and the rising shepherd-turned-warrior David . Episode Summary: "Offerings of Blood" (Season 1, Episode 2)

Samuel declares that because Saul rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord has rejected him as King of Israel. 🎼 David’s Entry to Court

The command includes "herem" (total destruction), sparing no one—including livestock.