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In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth...

Now the earth was a formless void.

There was darkness was over the deep.

And God's spirit hovered over the water.

And God said, let there be light.

And there was light.

God said, Let there be a vault in the waters.

To divide the waters in two.

And so it was.

Then God said,

Let the waters under heaven come together into a single mass.

And let dry land appear.

And so it was.

God said, let the earth produce vegetation.

Seed bearing plants and fruit trees bearing fruit.

With their seed inside on the earth.

God said, let there be lights in the vaults heaven to divide day from night.

And let them indicate seasons, days and years.

Let them be lights in the vault of heaven to shine on the earth.

God made two great lights.

The greater light to govern the day.

The smaller light to govern the night and the stars.

God said, let the waters team with living creatures.

And let birds fly above the earth within the vault of heaven.

Let the earth produce every kind of living creature.

Cattle, reptiles, and every kind of wild beast.

God said, let us make man in our own image.

In the likeness of ourselves.

God fashioned man of dust from the soil.

Then he breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.

And thus man became a living being.

The Lord God said, it is not good that man should be alone.

So he made him fall into a deep sleep.

And while he slept he took one of his ribs

and enclosed it in flesh and made woman.

And God blessed them.

Saying to them, be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.

Be masters of the fish of the sea,

the birds of heaven and all living animals on the earth.

I give you all the seed bearing plants that are upon the whole earth.

The Lord God planted a garden in Eden.

And there he put the man he had fashioned.

And he warned him, you may eat indeed oi a“ the trees "m the garden,

but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you are not to eat.

For on the day you eat of it, you shall most surely die.

The serpent was the most subtle of all the wild beasts that God had rnade.

It said to the woman, no you will not die.

God knows that on the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened.

And you will be like God, knowing good and evil.

So she took some of the fruit and ate it.

She gave some also to her husband and he ate it.

Then the eyes of both of them were opened.

And they realized that they were naked.

And they hid from God among the trees of the garden.

Then God said to the serpent,

because you have done this, be a cursed be on all wild beasts.

I will make you enemies, you and the woman.

Your offspring and hers.

It will crush your head and you will strike its heel.

To the woman he said,

I will multiply your pains in childbearing.

You shall give birth to your children in pain.

To the man he said,

with sweat on your brow shall you eat your bread

until you return to the soil.

For dust you are and to dust you shall return.

And he expelled him from Eden to till the soil.

He banished the man.

And in front of the garden he posted Cherubs

With flashing swords to guard the way to the tree of life.

We've told you the old story

with the help of the imaginative illustration

that Raphael painted on a vaulted ceiling in the Vatican.

Paintings now known as Raphael's bible.

For the bible itself provides us with imaginative illustration.

With poetic fables and provocative allegories.

The garden of Eden.

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

The cunning serpent.

The forbidden fruit.

But reality lies beneath the dyadic

and popular forms of storytelling's

suited to the unsophisticated mentality of a primitive people.

The reality of the divine origin of the world.

Of the rebellion of man against God.

Of God's punishing justice

and his promise of the redeemer.

It sounds like a fabulous legend or a fanciful myth.

But it is history.

Passed down to us in a book that we call holy

because it's inspiration is from God.

And because it's message to mankind is holy.

It tell the story of divine love.

Rejected by mans rebellious pride.

And then jealously sought from a merciful and forgiving God.

The heroes of the story

are all men, chosen, summoned,

and loved by God.

The first of these are the patriarchs.

They begin the history of the chosen people.

And at the same time the history of all people.

Because the salvation promised to Israel

is the salvation of the whole world.

Back. That's it. Move along.

What offerings are these Cain? They're unworthy of the Lord.

Cain!

Why are you angry and downcast?

If you are well disposed

would you not lift up your head.

But if you are ill disposed

is not sin at the door like a crouching beast hungering for you.

Which you must master.

Come on. I want to talk to you.

Come on!

Hurry "P!

Aaah!

Aaah!

Ah! Ah! Ah!

Aah! Aaaah!

Cain!

Where is your brother Abel?

Why ask, am I...

my brothers keeper?

What have you done!

Listen to the sound of your brothers blood

crying out to me from the ground!

And now be accursed and driven from the ground that has opened its mouth

to receive your brothers blood at your hands.

When you till the ground

it shall no longer yield you any of it's produce.

You shall be a fugitive

and a wanderer over the earth.

The end has come for all things of flesh.

I have decided this because the earth is full of violence of rnans rnaking.

And I will deface them from the earth.

I need to bring a flood and send the waters over the earth.

To destroy all flesh on it.

Every living creature under heaven.

Everything on earth shall perish!

And I will establish my covenant with you.

Make yourself an ark out of cypress wood.

Noah, are you going to sail your boat in the field?

What's the thing on your shoulders? I bet it doesn't weigh much.

Where's the sails go? Where's the mast?

That isn't a boat. There's no rudder.

What else did you forget?

Where's the anchor? Where's the anchor? Ha ha.

Now stop the nonsense, Noah.

Stop trying to frighten these poor simple souls with these

stories about Jehovah, the Lords anchor.

Stop it, I $3!!-

This God, Jehovah is nothing to us.

So why should we have him telling us to reform or be punished?

Ask God to punish you for your arrogance.

This is enough. He deserves a good lashing.

God has spoken to me.

And said...

I have prepared to send down on the earth the great flood.

Man shall perish and I shall destroy all living things.

Mankind shall vanish from the face of the earth.

But I will establish a covenant with you!

That you may be saved.

Brethren turn again to repentance.

Ask pardon of the true and only God

and honor his holy name.

Aah'. Aah'. Aah'...

Come on! Come on!

Come on! Get a move on!

Follow them.

Hurry!

Up the ramps!

Hurry!

Into the holds.

Well these stay here.

Move them along.

In there.

Here's Tubalcain! Hooray!

Tubalcain.

Tubalcain!

Come back Tubalcain!

Come back!

Tubalcain!

Let it down.

Wait!

- Wait! Wait tor me. Let me go with you. - Let him in. Don't shut the door.

Have mercy. Thou must save me!

Open it.

After a hundred and fifty days,

Noah opened the porthole he had made in the ark.

And he sent out a raven.

And it did not return.

Then he sent out a dove.

To see whether the waters were receding from the earth.

The dove finding nowhere to perch returned to him in the ark.

For there was water over the whole surface of the earth.

After waiting seven more days

again he sent out the dove from the ark.

In the evening the dove came back to him

with a new olive branch in its feet.

God blessed Noah and his sons,

saying to them, be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth.

And the descendants of Noah said,

let us build ourselves a town.

And a tower with its top reaching heaven.

Let us make a name for ourselves

so that we may not be scattered about the whole earth.

When God saw this, he said,

So they're all a single people with a single language.

And God confused their language on the spot.

So that they could no longer understand one another.

He scattered them dense over the whole face of the earth

and they stopped building the town.

It was named Babel.

Because there God confused the language of the whole earth.

And of the descendants of Noah,

God chose Abraham and said to him,

leave your country, your family and your father's house.

For the land I will show you

I will make you a great nation.

I will bless you and make your name so famous

that it will be used as a blessing.

I will bless those who bless you.

I will curse those who slight you.

All the tribes of the earth shall bless themselves by you.

When Abraham had reached the country of Haran with his father,

he set out on his way again.

Following the commandants of the Lord.

He led his people into the land of Canaan.

And then from Canaan on into Egypt-

For there was a famine in the land.

From Egypt Abraham returned to the Negeb

with his wife and all he possessed

and his nephew Lot was with him.

Years and years of wandering, of struggle,

of worrisome pilgrimage.

Undertaken because Abraham was obedient to the will of God.

At last he found his way into Palestine again.

Back to the land of Canaan.

For this was the place God intended him to have.

This was the Promised Land.

There now...

we've arrived.

And you'll soon see Sarah dear...

we'll be bored with this life of ease before long.

- Get out of my way, you! - Why should I?

- I'll show you why! - Ah!

Abraham, one of your herdsman is fighting with one of Lot's.

We“ Abraham, is this another gift of God, just to make sure that we don't get bored'!?

Slop!

You men there, what's the meaning of this?

You men obey me! At once!

What's the excuse for this?

That shepherd is the man who started it.

And you, how often have these fights broken out?

And instead of stopping them, you cheer them on.

Yes, well that shepherd wanted to water his animal,

- before we watered ours. - What about it?

On top of that they maintain that your nephew, Lot, is the...

- is the real master here. - What's going on?

Two of our shepherds were fighting over a stupid question of precedence.

Between us these arguments should not arise.

Because all of us are brothers.

Lot.

Here we are, we've reached the end of our journey.

A great land spreads out ahead of us.

Pick the area that you want.

And let us celebrate in peace.

Who's next?

Come forward.

The rest of you, wait your turn.

We'll do this in order.

Five.

Another five come forward.

Move quickly! Don't waste time.

Ten.

Three.

Four.

Get some water!

He's one of Lot's warriors.

In the valley of Siddim,

the Kings of the east defeated us.

And sacked the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

And Lot, is he still alive?

He is a prisoner...

with all the rest of Sodom.

The Elamites are taking them all to the north.

There are a good many of them, and they are well armed.

Lets attack them immediately, while they're tired.

It's not the right moment yet.

Oh!

Lot!

Lot!

Come back the camp has been attacked.

Ahh!

The son who has been promised has been born.

And he is called Isaac.

Yeah'...

But God wished to test once again the faith of Abraham.

Pile on the kindling wood and don't make any noise.

Hold it steady.

Take your son,

your only child, Isaac, whom you love

and go to the land of Moriah.

There you shall offer him as a burnt offering.

On a mountain I will point out to you.

Wait for us here.

The boy and I will go up to the mountain top...

and make our sacrifice.

I won't take long.

Come, Isaac.

Shall I come along, Abraham, you might have some need of me?

No.

I'll be alright alone

Stay here.

Get busy you! What are you waiting for?

You turn to stone? Take that saddle off that beast and find sorne fire for

Father?

What do you want, my son?

What about wood and fire? And where is the lamb for our sacrifice?

God will provide the lamb for the sacrifice.

No!

Abraham!

Abraham, do not raise your hand against the boy.

Do not harm him.

For now I know you fear God.

You have not refused me your son.

Your only son.

Abraham wanted his son to marry a girl from his own homeland.

And so he sent Eliezer, who found Rebekah of the tribe of Nahor,

Abraham's brother and brought her back for Isaac.

Rebekah bore him two sons, Esau and Jacob.

We're here Rebekah.

Fine.

Now Deborah go immediately and prepare what I told you.

And take care no one finds out.

Jacob, I want to speak to you.

The moment has come to make a vital decision.

This morning your father had a long talk with your brother, Esau.

I overheard them.

I heard your father ask him to bring the game he had killed.

For some kind of special supper.

Your father said he would eat and put his blessing on Esau.

The blessing of the Lord because your father is an old man and he may die.

Now, do just what I tell you.

Go to the flock, select two of the best sheep and bring them here.

I shall prepare a stew cooked with herbs and delicate spices.

And you will offer him this special dish.

And his blessing then will fall on you.

Why must I play a trick like this on my brother?

Have you decided to disobey the Lord God and put your will before his?

No.

Certainly not.

When you were conceived, you and Esau,

I heard the Lords voice.

Uttering a prophecy concerning your lives.

Let me repeat it to you.

Two great nations will be repeated.

And two populous lands will flourish out of the sons of Isaac.

The first born shall be servant of the second.

Because Jacob will take away his father's blessing.

You are my second born son, Jacob.

Besides Esau has already showed you his birthright, hasn't he?

But we were only jesting together.

Esau happened to be hungry and began to shout.

So I thought that I wanted to...

to have some amusement at his expense.

But Esau was serious in what he did.

He gave you his rights to primogeniture for merely somthing to eat.

- It was a joke. - No!

It was because the Lord put into your mouth and that of your brother,

The question he wanted you to ask as well as your brothers answer.

Your voice your voice is Jacobs.

Your arms...

your arms are like those of Esau.

Are are you really my son, Esau?

Yes. Yes, your Esau.

Kiss me and I shall give you my blessing now.

To this my son.

Because it's oder is like the fields of Gods blessing.

I ask the Lord to send rains into your lands.

And to fertilize your grounds.

With abundance to your harvest and unending change.

Nations shall bow before you.

And your line shall extend all over the earth.

Your brother shall serve in your heart.

And the children of your mother...

shall have you as sovereign.

God will curse those who curse you.

And bless those who bless you.

Discovering Jacobs deceit

Esau threatens to kill the brother who has stolen his birthright.

And so Isaac decides to send Jacob away.

And the young man goes to the land of Laban, his uncle.

My God'.!

My God, you are with me!

I didn't dare hope that you were with me!

What I see! This land it's yours!

Leading men to you!

Oh Lord...

Grant me your grace and protection on this journey.

Give me enough bread that I may eat and raiment to cover me.

So that I may return to the house of my father

and I here promise to you that I shall raise up a temple in this place.

And of all that I may obtain,

I promise that a sizable part shall be set aside...

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

If I wanted to kill you I could have done it already.

Or do you think I missed my aim?

You just remember I've never missed in my life.

"As ha; ha; ha, ha.

Twice now I've been cheated.

You stole my right to primogeniture

But but it was your doing.

You traded it for something to eat.

You miserably took advantage of a starving man.

You helped yourself to the blessing of my father.

A blessing that rightly belonged to me.

I'm going now Esau. It's your responsibility to lead the tribe now.

- I'm leaving. - And never come back.

I don't want to see you again.

This is what I came to tell you.

Don't return! Don't return ever again!

Wait! Wait a mornent Esau. You ... you mustn't say words like that.

The Lord appeared to me in a dream last night.

I saw a ladder, reaching up to the sky.

And on it there were angels, ascending and descending.

And at the top there was the Lord.

And he said to me, I am the Lord God of Abraham and Isaac.

And I will give you and to your progeny

the land where you are sleeping.

And one day your children your descendants

shall be spread in all directions across the earth.

Chosen race.

I will watch over you and guard you with care.

And not abandon you wherever you may go

for I want you to return to this land and receive all I have promised you.

Jacob let me see you here again

and I'll show you what it is to have to fight like a man.

Because I'll be here and I'll be waiting to kill you, Jacob!

We must part here friend.

Keep heading straight on towards the west.

A days journey will bring you to the well

where your uncle waters the animals of his flock.

I thank you.

And the Lord repay your generosity and reward you with profitable trades.

Let's hope so.

As long as we don't deal with your uncle we should be well off.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

- Farewell. - Farewell.

Brothers, where do you come from?

- Haran. - Do you know a certain Laban,

- the son of Nahor? - Yes, we know him well.

Ah, I hope he's in good health.

Oh, he couldn't be better. Couldn't be any better.

Would you be kind enough to point out where he lives or even show me the way?

There, that's his daughter, Rachel.

She'll be glad to take you to her father.

- Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

That's funny. I haven't had a thing to drink for hours.

I'm a stranger. Please, could I have some water?

There's all you want, there.

Why don't you just wait for them to open it up?

Why not open it up now? The suns hot.

It's time I should think to provide the animals with water and lead them to pasture

If you think you can lift up the stone that's over the well, go ahead.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

We've got to wait for all the shepherds. It takes twelve men to lift it.

If you'll help me we'll manage. Get me some more of these sticks.

Why? Who are you to give us orders?

Go ahead. Do what the stranger says.

It might be a lot of fun to see it.

Ooh!

Ah!

We'll put the first stick right about here.

Well, let's go. Put it in here.

Here, just between the star and the rim of the well.

Give him a hand. You, come here.

Grab hold of that and push with all your might.

Go on. Fine. Slip it under and push. Push hard.

Now you can shove the stakes under. Good.

Good work. Get me another stake please and put it in here.

What are you trying to stranger, squeeze youself under the stone?

You would need to be a wizard to do that.

That will be all.

Now put this one here.

And here. Here.

Push hard.

Down .

Lift. Hard.

Harder.

Come on, push a little harder.

Perfect.

Now out of the way.

Thanks a lot. That will be all.

Um!

Oh!

Get your buckets. Let's go!

We're almost like brothers.

The same house. The same blood.

The Lord has blessed my humble dwelling with your presence.

Jacob, I've heard how you removed the top of the well

with only three men to help you do it.

It amazed me. You must have magical powers.

No at all Laban.

It was the Lord God who inspired it.

He used wooden stakes father.

Get out of here! What do you think you're doing? Idiot!

Used wooden stakes, did he?

Mm mm.

The Lord should be more generous

with these inspirations.

We'd be able to save time and effort.

Hurry Leah, bring some bread and fresh milk for your cousin.

That he may refresh himself and ease his hunger.

You must be tired too.

Um, are you planning to stay for a while here, with us, nephew?

I'll stay as long as you permit me to stay.

Ah!

Oh, naturally.

If you'll say yes...

I'll work happily for you as an unpaid servant, Laban.

Oh my goodness man, you're a guest in my house.

The place is humble. We're just simple folk.

I'm just a poor shepard as you've found by now.

In my house everybody works.

There aren't many servants.

And God knows we can always use help.

Another pair of hands.

Jacob, you'll be just like one of my own sons.

There they are.

They don't spare themselves when it comes to work.

Uhh?

It's time you said something to him.

- He's been here a month already. - Yeah, and he's so bossy.

Yes, and every day it's something new.

- He'll end up changing everything. - For the better.

- You must admit it's for the better. - For the better!

But what's it leading up to?

What's he going to ask for in return?

I haven't promised him anything and he hasn't asked for anything.

Wrong! You said young Jacob, you'll be like one of my own sons.

Or don't you remember?

- Jacob? - Oh!

- Oh, that's my father. I better go. - Jacob?

Till this afternoon, Rachel.

"III.

Huh!

I had an idea for you, Laban, look here.

Hey, you up there!

Open up the first canal.

See, with this system we'll be able to fill all the troughs.

So a brook that was going completely to waste,

and thriving disappearing again into the dry ground has become a precious

- reserve supply for your flocks. - Wonderful!

And now the poor animals don't need to trek all that way.

There's water enough for them right here.

Right. Right.

- Now listen to me Jacob. - The sheep get more rest and get bigger.

Their milk increases and their meat is more tender.

Their fleece gets thicker and stonger.

Hm, another inspiration from the Lord God, Jacob?

Another inspiration from God, Laban.

Er, listen to me Jacob, your situation here

bothers my sense of, what am I trying to say...

of justice.

After all, just because you're my nephew,

doesn't mean you have to work for nothing.

- Oh, no. - You've been here a month now.

I really think it's about time we settle the question of your salary.

I'll serve you, Laban, as long as you think I should.

But then I'd like to marry your lovely daughter.

You're in love with Rachel?

Hm, how much do I think you should serve for my daughter Rachel?

H m, seven years?

Oh.

Doesn't that seem reasonable, Jacob?

You'll be taking away my lovely girl.

My lovely daughter, Rachel.

Huh?

Yes, do as you wish.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

Have a look.

You see, what wonderful sons I have. What fine sons.

What do you think you're doing?

Ah, Jacob...

Now i'rn certain the Lord wanted to bless my hurnble house with your IJTQSQIICG-

My heart bleeds with sadness

when I think about losing my daughter whom I love.

But I'm glad she's going to you.

Savior of my house.

Jacob the wise.

Jacob the just.

Come friends let's drink to his health and his happiness.

To my nephew, Jacob!

He's stealing my beautiful girls.

I'm sorry Laban, I don't want to interrupt the fun but the dinner is allmost

And I don't yet see my bride.

That's true.

That's true as can be, Jacob.

Inside there.

Attenders!

Bring for the the bride of my nephew, Jacob.

My sweet and lovely daughter.

Bring her out!

Go on.

Go on, Jacob.

Run to her and embrace her.

You earned her.

My dear bride.

I managed to pay my debt to your father completely.

But the entire life of one much more worthy than me...

could not pay the price for the happiness that for now I'm going to possess.

Dying with love for you Rachel these seven years were endless.

But if I had to do it all over again, I would.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

What is this?

Is this some kind of a joke, Laban?

"As ha; ha; ha, ha.

No, Jacob.

But our agreement was for your younger daughter.

- Rachel. - The law prohibits

marrying off the younger before the older.

You should have known that.

But if you don't want her,

I must ask you to be patient and wait till she finds a husband.

Er, as soon as that happens...

I'll be glad to let you marry my daughter, Rachel.

But look at the poor creature.

Look at poor little Leah.

I'm afraid your patience is going to be sorely tried.

I'm afraid your going to have to wait a long, long time.

That is unless...

I'll make you a proposition, Jacob.

You mearly go ahead and marry Leah.

And after the honeymoon is over you may have Rachel.

And for this favor, I'm only asking...

seven more years of work.

What do you... What do you say?

Jacob?

Laban, let it be as you wish.

Because this is the will of the Lord.

Mmm.

Ah ha, little one.

Go and play.

My pretty little Joseph.

What is it? Huh?

Good news! Good news, my children!

Another good business affair concluded.

Ha! These caravan people can be so greedy.

So greedy.

But Laban knows how to bargain.

Ah, the little rascal. The little rascal.

You like that thumb, eh?

You know what's in here, don't you?

Gold!

Gold.

You don't know what that is yet,

but when you're old enough, you will.

Laban.

Laban, the time agreed upon between us has passed now.

Meaning what?

I'm ready to go back to my homeland.

I ask you to release me and my wives and children

and what belongs to us and let us go.

But you...

You mean I haven't found favor in your eyes, Jacob?

You know what I've done.

You realize your herds have more than doubled under my care.

My work and effort have helped you to prosper and to become rich and wealthy.

You admit, that it's thanks to me that you've

been able to enjoy the blessings of God almighty.

I admit it. I admit it. Just tell me how much I owe you.

When will I be able to work for my own family?

- Laban, I have twelve children. - How much shall I give you?

You don't have to give me anything. There's another way to pay.

I'll go on looking after your sheep a little while longer, just as I used to do.

Tonight I'll put aside for myself a sheep whose coats are streaked and spotted

and those that are black.

And then I'll pick out as mine the goats that are spotted too.

That's all I ask as my salary.

These animals and any they give birth to shall belong to me.

Fine Jacob. Let it be as you say.

It's an unfair pact.

There's not many spotted sheep and you know it.

Spots are not worh anything.

Let me explain why I did it.

Last night the angel of the Lord appeared to me in a dream.

Jacob, he said to me.

See what has happened to the flocks of Laban.

How all of his animals are now streaked and spotted.

The Lord God has seen how Laban has treated you.

Is it the work of God, how else could the sheep change colors?

I'll explain to you.

Animals are bred the same as men.

The young have the characteristics of their parents.

You'll see have patience.

He's taking what was ours and changed the color of our flocks.

- The sheep are all spotted. - He peeled the bark off the stick

so they would stripe it and then put them in the drinking water.

And put the sticks where the goats would see them.

The mother sheep are under the influence of those sticks.

And every single one that was born

has either a dark coat or streak.

That's not all.

Bring me one of those animals.

You too!

And you get me some water.

I want to check on something.

Try harder.

Oh, he's black all right.

It's Jacob.

Very kind of you, Laban, to give my goats a bath.

Er, well I was just er... I was trying to...

Just happened to be... You've got work to do! Go and do it!

Go off!

Now listen, Jacob, it's not what you think I am.

- My Laban. - It's just that in certain situations

- certain types of men behave themselves... - Laban.

I'm aware that your attitude towards me isn't what it once was.

You don't trust me as you did.

In spite of the service I've rendered you with Gods help

and all my strength for over twenty years.

You've tried to deceive me.

Every year you've changed the agreement between us.

I had to.

We agreed that you could have the sheep and goats that were spotted.

And what happens, they were all spotted.

And so you decided to keep all the spotted sheep and to give me those with stripes.

- And I went along with you. - And then they were all like that.

Then you decided to keep all the ones that were striped and to give me the black.

And as soon as we agreed upon that all the lambs were black.

And seven times more you changed our agreement.

And I went along with you. And every time you complained.

But you want to take all my herds away from me.

No I don't. It's God that wants to give them to me.

Because he's seen the work I've done and how you've treated me.

Jacob, let's not argue about it.

Tomorrow is the day we shear the sheep.

We can examine the situation.

Give me time to think.

At least let me think it over.

And tomorrow we can calmly come to some decision once and for all, eh?

Will you propose another pact?

And tell me that it's been changed afterwards?

Once and for all doesn't exist for you, Laban.

No, no, no. This time it does.

Very well.

We'll settle it tomorrow.

At the shearing.

Hurry “P-

Hurry “P-

Where are you men?

Keep your eyes open, my son.

These hired hands aren't to be trusted.

They'll stuff their pockets full of wool if you don't watch them.

Don't let them pull anything over on you.

Point your eyes in both directions.

One right, one left.

Where have you been? What's happened?

What's wrong? Where is he?

- What's the matter? - Laban, he's not there. He's gone!

He took he took everything!

The flocks, the tents, his wives and children, the servants and headed west

He took everything, you say?

- Yes. - Oooh!

Woe, to my house.

Ah! Ah!

He's ruined me!

He's a traitor. He is...

oh! Oh!

Father, what is it?

We shall bury all these foreign Gods.

Let us purify ourselves.

When at long last we reach the Promised Land

we shall raise an alter to the only true God.

The God of Abraham and Isaac.

Bury them.

Fording the river.

We better divide the caravan into two sections.

To manage things easier.

Let the first complete the crossing before you start the second.

Now, get started.

If Esau gets to the first group and destroys it

at least the second is safe.

Are you convinced your brother is coming here just to fight against us'!?

All I have is appearances to go on.

He's coming towards us with an army of four hundred men.

But you sent him two hundred animals and father took Esau's side.

- Isn't that enough? - I don't know Rachel.

Go now. You go and catch up with the others.

I'll stay here until the two groups have forded the river.

Then I'll cross myself.

Don't be afraid.

The others are waiting for you.

Forward!

Send the second group over.

Oh God of Abraham and Isaac, my Father...

you said, Jacob return to your homeland.

The place of your ancestors and I will bless you.

I wasn't worthy of your favor.

Or of the trust granted to your servant.

I was alone when I first crossed to Jordan so many years ago.

And now I need a multitude.

I beg you to deliver me Oh Mighty God.

From the hand of Easu.

I'm afraid...

that he might come and kill mothers and sons without mercy.

I'm afraid, Oh Lord.

Lord, your promise...

When you blessed me...

Telling me that my progeny shall grow beyond number.

Hold your promise Oh Lord.

And save us.

Save us and help us.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...

Who are you?

Come over here and I'll tell you.

Why did you do that?

And you, aren't you good at fighting?

Go on, gel up-

Defend yourself.

Why must I fight with you?

Who are you?

If you prefer to get beaten, there's nothing I can say.

- So be it! - Oh!

No more.

I beg you.

Afraid?

Come over here.

Fight!

You're not tired, are you?

Shall we begin again?

Ah!

Who are you?

What do you want?

Your breathing is regular. Your not...

You don't struggle like a man.

You don't make any effort.

Who are you?

Who are you?

Let me go now. Dawn is just breaking.

No! You can't go.

Not yet. Not until you tell me who you are.

Who are you?

Answer.

In God's name answer?

Please, bless me.

Don't leave without giving me your benediction.

What is your name?

Jacob.

From this time on you shall be called Israel.

Because you have fought with your God

and among men are victorious.

I'm surprised you're not afraid of us Jacob.

I have returned to carry out the will of the Lord.

I have been staying with Laban.

The brother of Rebekah, our mother.

I have remained with them all this time.

What was the point of those animals you sent me?

I'd hoped to find favor in your sight, my Lord.

Well, you can keep them.

I have plenty of my own.

No, I beg you.

I've worked now for twenty years.

And because of God's grace I am well supplied in all things.

But, I have been put to the test brother.

For all the treachery I have employed upon others

I have suffered even more.

And now by the great benevolence of God

my sins are washed away in his sight.

Receive my gifts

and show to me I beg you

that they too are washed clean in your sight.

Yeah...

Let me come with you my brother.

My men shall be your escort.

No! I thank you for your kindness.

But as you see I have young children in the caravan.

Sheep with lambs and suckling calfs.

If I force them on even one more day

all my herds will perish.

Esau you go on ahead of us.

I'll follow but slowly.

No faster than the young ones and my animals can travel.

And I'll join you later in Sahur.

At least let me give you a few of my men as an escort.

Don't trouble youself Easu.

No harm can come to my people ever again.

And our differences are settled.

Jacob let be as you wish.

I'll meet you in Sahur and God go with us.

To Sahur.

To Sahur!

I was afraid for you Rachel and for the child yet to be born.

I wasn't afraid Jacob.

I've never seen a man...

A man with so much courage.

Lets go.

Get on.

Are we going to follow them my Lord.

No, instead we're heading towards the west.

And almighty God will guide us.

Our son will see the light of day in the Promised Land.

My land.

And we shall name the boy...

Benjamin.

Because he has the blessing of the Lord.