The story is an epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny. 60 year old King Saul has been leading Israel's wars for the last thirty years; he's tired, war-weary, desperate to find an hour of peace in this time of strife and battle. When Saul shows a glimpse of mercy to King Agag of the Amalekites, he's told by Samuel that God will anoint a new King, one who has not lost his nerve and awe. And in Saul's palace, young David becomes the new harpist, and feels within him a mighty destiny, to be God's strong right arm.