Zachary Levi hosts Fox Nation’s ‘David: King of Israel’ biblical drama series

The Fox Nation original series “David: King of Israel” takes viewers through the gripping and deeply human journey of David as he became one of Israel’s best-known kings.

The epic biblical story follows David as he rises from shepherd to ruler and is considered by Christians to be an ancestor of Jesus Christ.

The four-part docudrama is hosted by actor Zachary Levi, known for his appearance in “Shazam!” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Its storytelling is enhanced by historical re-enactments and expert commentary as viewers watch the immersive journey.

The series debuted on February 26 with the episode “The Shepherd”, which begins with David as a young shepherd in Bethlehem who kills a lion and a bear to protect his flock. The second episode, “King of Israel,” begins March 5 and explores the aftermath of David’s fight against the giant Goliath of Gath and his subsequent battles. Episode three is scheduled to air on March 12 with the finale airing on March 19.

Zachary Levi visits “Fox & Friends” to discuss hosting the Fox Nation documentary “David: King of Israel” at the Fox News Channel studios in New York on February 26. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Levi said David’s story has resonated with him personally since his childhood because of its magnitude, and he thinks it’s a story that many people can relate to.

“I grew up in a Christian home and reading my Bible and David is the story that always seemed to me the most epic, the most amazing,” Levi said Thursday on “Fox & Friends.”

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“It can be difficult to connect with Jesus. David is us. David is a person who is called a man after God’s own heart,” he added.

Levi pointed out that although David is a biblical figure, his life was marked by struggles and moral lessons. He described him as a “good man” who made “horrible decisions”, a lesson he said is applicable in today’s society.

“Nowadays we like to look around and point and say, ‘Oh, what a horrible person,'” Levi said.

“But God always sees the heart in us. He always sees the child that He has, a beloved child in each of us.”

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Beyond the spiritual lessons, Levi promised the docudrama would rival modern fantasy epics, adding: “It’s like Lord of the Rings in the Bible.”

“There are giants and witches and all sorts of things, you know, it’s cool and there are massive battles, nation after nation and good versus evil and all the spiritual elements of everything,” Levi said.

Episode 2 of “David: King of Israel” premieres March 5 exclusively on Fox Nation. (Fox Nation)

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“It’s a really fascinating story, even if you don’t come from the Judeo-Christian lineage,” he added.

The second episode of “David: King of Israel” premieres March 5 exclusively on Fox Nation.

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