David experiences two notable visions: one where he touches water that turns into fire, and another where a masked man telekinetically pushes him to the ground. Samuel explains these visions are because the Holy Spirit now rests in David.

Saul's deteriorating mental state causes great concern within his family and court. His daughter Mychal cares for him during his mad slumber, and his son Jonathan and Abner discuss Saul's madness and the possibility of Jonathan assuming kingship. Saul insists he is still strong despite his madness.

David and Mychal share moments discussing Scripture together. Mychal recites the Song of Moses to David, who admits he cannot read. Mychal expresses worry that God has abandoned her family, but David reassures her he feels God's presence.

Eliab doubts Samuel's competence due to his youth, which leads to a confrontation where David's father defends Samuel, questioning Eliab's loyalty to the king over loyalty to God.

The episode includes scenes of violence such as Saul spearing a male servant to death, a man torturing someone with a knife, an arrow being removed and cauterized, a character being knocked unconscious, and the killing of a rat. Additionally, David faces danger beyond Bethlehem's hills, and there is a brutal sparring match between Saul and Jonathan.