'COMPELLING': New Fox Nation special brings the 'epic' story of King David to life

Key Concepts

• David’s Story: The narrative focuses on the life of King David of Israel, encompassing his victory over Goliath, his human flaws (adultery, murder), and his eventual redemption.
• Humanity & Faith: The importance of David’s relatable humanity as a contrast to the perceived distance of Jesus as a figure of faith.
• Redemption & Forgiveness: The central theme of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and restoration, even after significant failings.
• Historical & Epic Scope: The story’s appeal extends beyond religious faith, offering a compelling historical narrative filled with conflict and power dynamics.
• Docudrama Format: The presentation of David’s story as a four-part docudrama on Fox Nation.

The "David, King of Israel" Docudrama on Fox Nation

The Fox Nation docudrama, “David, King of Israel,” premiered today and aims to present the story of David and Goliath in a novel way. A promotional clip showcased during the segment features a dramatic confrontation between David and Goliath, with David proclaiming, “You come against me with sword, spear and javelin. But I come against you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of the armies of Israel who you have defied! This day the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head! And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals! And the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel!”

Zachary Levi’s Connection to the Project

Actor Zachary Levi narrates the four-part docudrama. He explained his personal connection to the project stems from his Christian upbringing and his lifelong engagement with the Bible. Levi highlighted David as a particularly significant figure, stating, “David jumps out to me as probably the most important…Obviously, you have the story of Christ and Jesus which is, you know, the top of all that is Christianity in the New Testament. But it’s also very difficult to relate to Jesus, right? Because He’s Jesus.”

David’s Relatability and the Theme of Redemption

Levi emphasized David’s relatability due to his very human flaws. He specifically pointed out David’s failings as “a man after God’s own heart but also he went on to do very bad things. He was an adulterer and murderer.” However, Levi stressed the crucial element of redemption, stating, “There was redemption and mercy and forgiveness and restoration on the other side.” He believes this aspect of the story is vital for understanding God’s love and extending compassion to others. He articulated that understanding this aspect of God’s love is crucial for “how we ought to see each other now, right now.”

Selection as Narrator & Broader Appeal

Levi attributed his selection as narrator, in part, to his openness about his faith. He also acknowledged that Fox Nation “liked” him. Beyond its religious significance, Levi underscored the story’s broader appeal, noting its historical richness. He described it as containing “witches and giants and magic and battles and wars,” characterizing it as “a really epic story…of human nature and what happens when people are given power and, ultimately, the redemptive power of God.”

Fox Nation’s Content Quality

The host, Stuart Varney, concluded by affirming the quality of content produced by Fox Nation, stating, “Fox Nation gets very good stuff.”