In the midst of battle, David struggles with his feelings forMichal and devises a plan to get King Saul's approval to marryher instead of Merav. Michal confides in Jonathan and asks himto watch out for David on his journey. Fueled by suspicion andjealousy, Ishbal seeks out Eliab to travel back to Bethlehemso he can find out more about David. Meanwhile, Ahinoamsimmers with anger over David's humiliation of Merav, and Saulempathizes with David's plight by pledging to be faithful andmore loving toward Ahimoam.
