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JACOB

Esau!

I can not see.

Esau, behind you.

Don't let go. Let it fold with the wind, without breaking.

Is Abraham safe?

Yes, the wind doesn't reached your tent.

Move on. I'll make sure that the wells are covered.

We don't want them full of sand in the morning.

It's been a long time. Where are the boys?

One is trying to protect wells. The other is with his grandfather.

Bless, Lord Our God, King of the Universe...

who gives us bread that comes from the earth. Amen.

Esau always hunts for the best animal. Never choose easy prey.

Abraham's people don't need a strong arm as a leader ...

- I know my tribe is different ... - Don't start, woman.

- Esau is the firstborn. - Jacob is second, but he was ...

clinging to the brother's heel. I wanted to be the first.

But Esau, the hunter, was the first son, then Jacob came.

- One is a man of action. - The other cares about the tribe.

Now that's enough.

Abraham must hear the voice of God when it winds.

- God speaks to us all. - Yes, but we don't hear Him.

Bless, Lord Our God, King of the Universe...

who gives us bread that comes from the earth. Amen.

- Can you hear Him? - Hear the voice of God? I?

I always feel like someone looking at me.

- You know how it is? - I know, I feel it all the time.

But it's always a woman from Canaan me following like a cow in love.

And you encourage them. Will end with a wife from Canaan.

It could do worse. Harvesting our field is withered.

Take it.

We will be in a shadow.

Go ahead.

Jacob, my son is dying. My firstborn.

Be strong, Elom. God of Abraham is watching over you.

God of Abraham, protect and keep that servant of yours.

- What a good smell! - And a beautiful prey.

- It took me half a day. - A hunter like you?

There is only greater pleasure, believe me.

Could you come with me See the women of Canaan ...

it's a sensation, that even you would like.

Maybe I already know.

You would like it even more if you stayed lucid and knew who you lie with.

You speak like an old woman, stirring your stew.

Well, the stew has Your advantages ...

I am starving. Give me some.

No. It's for Gaham's boy who is sick.

What a plague.

I brought meat for the whole tribe! Don't I deserve stew?

- I told you, it's for the boy. - Give it to us both.

So, wait ... don't think only you.

You think I'm kind of silly, do not you think?

No, but you are very careless.

- He's the firstborn. - Damn the firstborn.

It means having a part greater than the father leaving us.

If your inheritance means so little, and your hunger is so great, give it to me.

And then you can eat everything, if you want.

- Done. - No. Swear it.

I swear to the God of Abraham ...

that in exchange for the stew, I give up my inheritance.

The inheritance of the firstborn remains for you, my dear brother, Jacob.

Crossed the animals as you wanted?

Yes, mother, in the spring we will have many sheep.

We've never had a better man, to take care of herds.

It is not difficult to convince the animals.

Not some men.

We don't want to speak against Esau.

He married people from another tribe. And make a stone house ...

like those in Canaan.

- How's dad? - His vision worsened ...

and i know he feels a lot of pain.

- Esau? - No, Dad. And Jacob.

Do you think Esau Are you busy?

For you, father, never.

I will call him.

Esau! Our father wants to see you.

And then...

what do you think?

- I could build one for you. - A stone house? No, Esau.

I'm not from Canaan.

Like animals who fear you.

I'm old, Esau. And the time my death is near.

- No, Dad. - Listen now, listen to me.

Take the bow, find a prey, the best of the herd.

Prepare it and bring it to me.

And when I'm satisfied, then then, I will give my paternal blessing.

- No, Dad. - The time has come, don't question.

Do as I said, or I'll be gone. And you will not have that chance.

Hurry, call Jacob. Tell me to come right now.

God wants you to follow the Abraham's line, not Esau.

IS? He told you that, did he?

When I gave birth ...

I was in a lot of pain, so I sought God's help ...

Two nations are in the your belly, He said.

Two types of men they must leave you.

One will be stronger than the other. It's the the older will serve the younger.

You are God's favorite.

- You must understand that. - Not.

- Jacob. - I can not do this.

I took away the inheritance firstborn. Enough.

Really? Don't you feel the signal?

Never felt the presence on your shoulders?

Take two goats. Two for me ...

I will prepare your father's food. You will take him, he is almost blind.

And it will bless you.

Not!

Don't want to be blessed as firstborn?

You don't want to continue taking care of line that started with Abraham?

- Not with this deception. - Everything is now in your hands.

Esau will make us part of Canaan.

Do as I say ...

this is God's desire.

Mom, does that it will work?

It must be God's wish, or you would be the hunter ...

and Esau, the one who cares.

It will not work. You will feel mine arms and you will know that I am not Esau.

Quiet! It will work.

Dad?

I'm here.

Jacob or Esau?

Your firstborn. I already did it what did you ask me...

I brought your food.

Come closer.

Closer, my son, so I can touch you.

Take the food that prepared for you.

And then you can give me your blessing.

The arm is Esau's arm.

But the voice, is the voice of Jacob.

You are really mine son Esau?

Yes it's me.

Your son.

Come close, my son, and kiss me.

Yes, it's really Esau ...

God give you the dew from Heaven ...

the riches of the earth, seeds and the new wine, in abundance.

My people will serve you and nations will bow down to you.

You will be the Lord of all the brothers ...

and that his mother and brothers bow to you.

Cursed those to curse him.

And blessed are those that bless you.

Who's there?

It's me, Esau.

Come on, sit down to eat.

Then you can give me your blessing.

Why are you wanting to feed me again? I have already blessed you.

Who brought it food for me?

Jacob.

I'm done with him!

First the rights of first-born. Now my blessings?

Esau, my son, what have I done?

- Was there no blessing left for me? - I told him everything ...

- I made him your master. - You should bless me ...

But, I have already blessed you.

And he must remain blessed. God saw me blessing Jacob.

And I can not change that, I can't.

So, bless me too.

Bless me too.

You should have the riches of the earth, and the dew of Heaven ...

but he will live by the sword.

You've fooled me too much! I'll take your heart before sunset.

You don't care about us, you don't even want to know who we are.

I deserve the blessing of the firstborn.

Jacob!

Stop!

Stop!

Esau, will disgrace the last days of your father killing your brother?

I give you a warning ...

the days of our father are numbered.

So, as soon as there is the right time ...

I will kill you and not I will shed a single tear.

You will die the day after he dies.

- You have to get out of here, Jacob, move out. - I'm not afraid of Esau.

Do this or he will kill you, then he will be killed.

I don't want to lose two children on the same day.

Your father is calling you, quickly.

Do what he wants!

He wants me to go.

Is it because he blessed me?

It's time to get married, Jacob ...

but not with a woman from Canaan.

You must go to Padã-Arã, find a wife there ...

one of Laban's daughters, your mother's brother.

Now, Jacob. God bless you.

May it make you fertile and increase your descendants ...

until they form a great nation.

May He give you and your offspring, the blessing given to Abraham ...

so that you can own the land where he lives now.

The land that God gave to Abraham.

A gift for your bride.

He's taking a good dowry.

Are you going to let him go?

These are my father's last days.

I cannot harm Jacob.

What hurts you, it hurts me...

You are my brother-in-law.

I can't assume his death now.

Of course not.

Esau!

I am the Lord, God of Abraham and his father Isaac.

I will give this land to you and their descendants ...

that will be countless, like the grains of sand on this floor.

And you will expand far away.

From West to East. From North to south.

All families on earth want to be blessed ...

like you and yours descendants are.

I should be with you to protect you wherever you go.

And I must bring him back for this land.

I shouldn't leave you until has done what I promised you.

If God is with me ...

and if you protect me during my journey ...

and if I return safely to my father's house ...

then the Lord must be my God...

and everything he gives me ...

I will separate ...

the tenth part for Him.

And if it happens of me getting there ...

I have no dowry now.

No chance of having a wife.

Tell me...

Yes.

Yes, I will continue, I have put my faith in Him ...

In the one who showed me the path to the firmament.

My friends! My friends!

- Where are you from? - We are from Haran.

So, I'm here. God sent me here.

You know...

you know Laban, son of Naor?

Who doesn't know him it must come from afar.

Would you take me to him?

She can take you to him.

Are you his wife?

Daughter.

He's looking for his father.

I will take you to him, as soon as the sheep takes water.

It was very generous for using your strength.

Thanks.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm Jacob ...

Rebeca's son ...

your father's sister.

Laban!

Laban!

Laban!

Laban.

Laban ...

Laban, I need to see you now.

Why soothsayers come to be like this?

You should know what will happen, won't it?

When I moved the rocks this morning, I received a message.

A presence will soon be among us, that will make us rich.

Starting with you, I suppose, since that I wanted to receive for the premonition.

No, Laban, I swear.

Take your oath before the gods in this house.

I swear. I really swear.

A great presence is close to us.

Dad!

A man at the well. Jacob!

A man who says himself son of Rebeca, his sister.

Really?

So, bring it here, Raquel.

There must be something behind that.

Great fortune the son of nomads?

Uncle?

I'm Jacob ...

son of Isaque and Rebeca ...

your sister.

Big fortune, did you say that?

I think it's better to take another look on your stones, guesser.

It is true. I swore before the gods, Laban.

Sit down, nephew.

Share this modest food.

So, I knew it was attacked by thieves.

Yes, uncle. They attack on caravan routes.

Ah, I know, I know ...

yes, we live in times without laws.

They took a lot of you?

A dowry for a bride.

You must stay with us until you recover your strengths. Then we'll talk more.

- Everyone will talk. - This is Morash, my eldest son.

At least, they didn't steal your appetite, isn't it?

Are the sheep numbered, Beor? And my second son.

- Not yet, father. - We need to take more care of the fields.

Oh, who knows mine nephew can help.

- It would be an honor, uncle. - Good!

Lia will be your guide.

It will show our home, our village and our fields.

She is my oldest daughter.

I will be happy with your help.

It was done by Jacob ...

Everything he touches thrives.

- How do we know it's him? - And he does ...

and the God for whom prays every night.

But tell me what it is. My prayers are just like his.

It is not a known God of ours.

We must keep Jacob with us.

- He's liking Raquel. - And she's liking him.

Raquel!

- Where did it come from? - I had to bring lunch ...

Lia is not well. You have been working hard.

- It was an accident. - You demand too much.

Why the God who gives prosperity would you want me to try so hard?

So that I deserve it.

Bless, Lord Our God, King of the Universe...

who gives us bread that comes from the earth. Amen.

- One more day... - What?

- He will pay me. - As?

With your love.

If He really cares about me.

That my brothers don't hear him talk like that.

They will not hear. Not until the time is right.

It will never be time until Lia gets married.

I can wait.

- Do not be afraid. - If we are seen we will turn into stones.

Don't run from me, Raquel. Please.

No, I will not run. I can not.

But we need to be careful.

- Did you hear that? - Yes.

It is a sign among us that a wants to talk to the other.

If there is a return, I mean that no one is around.

Now is not a good time.

Morash knows that I'm bringing lunch.

Jacob ...

It's not right be working for nothing.

Tell me, what payment who wants to win?

I don't expect any payment, uncle.

So what did you do come over here?

Rebeca, her sister, and my mother ...

wanted me to have a of his daughters as a wife.

Why would I deliver something so precious ...

for a man who has nothing?

I know I arrived empty-handed. But I'm a good worker.

Make me a worker. I'll give you five years for Raquel.

It would break the tradition give Raquel before Leah.

But, I am blood from your blood.

This is not a wedding outside the family.

And it's true.

And you know I'm a good worker. It means I'm good ...

- Everything you touch, thrives. - Then let me work for you.

- For five years. - Ten.

- Seven. - Whatever.

Stay here and work for me.

I promise, you'll never regret it.

Why doesn't it count Raquel yourself?

Ah, maybe she already knows.

- You're cheating on Lia. - Seven years is a long time.

Let's worry with that later.

I'm sorry for Lia.

But, what saddens her, is how much I am happy.

Me too.

Every morning I get scared to say you're leaving.

I'm leaving, early in the morning.

From today to seven years.

But I will never leave without you.

SEVEN YEARS LATER. In what Jacob touches, he thrives.

The rain arrives in time.

The grass grows like weeds.

- He is the God of Jacob. - If Jacob leaves ...

your God who is so strong and generous, go away with him.

I know, he is not a man that can be forced.

It takes skill.

He needs to think he wants stay by your free choice.

Laban!

Laban!

Jacob.

I did my time.

- I came for Raquel. - Ah, well remembered.

Will you keep your word?

Oh, of course, yes, of course.

We need to make plans to the wedding.

We should invite someone from your family...

- Your brother, for example. - Not.

I will see you when take my bride ...

for my own country.

Oh, everything has its time, first enter.

We need to prepare the party of marriage, right?

I wish I were dead.

I wish dad was dead and also the gods he worships.

At least the God of Jacob considers honor and decency.

So why does He leave everything happen?

Why is he leaving Jacob, now?

What happens to Jacob, happens to me ...

and with you.

And this will end soon, I have so much faith.

Yeah, come on, come this way.

Come, come, it's ready.

So, is everything okay?

Where is Lia?

Well, Lia is in her room. You are terribly sad ...

but it is understandable.

The bride awaits her lord ...

- But the room is dark. - A tradition that honors modesty.

The room must be off on the wedding night.

Raquel?

You.

You.

The whole night I called you Rachel.

And you answered me.

How did you know about the signs?

Rachel had no choice, Jacob.

- What else could she have done? - A single word from you would prevent that.

Have you ever wanted so much something...

who didn't mind cheating until the person you liked the most?

Oh, God.

Oh my God.

Will I ever pay what did i do?

Will I never have peace?

Where is Laban?

Laban!

- Look, don't do any nonsense. - You fooled me.

- Give me a reason not to kill you. - I can explain. Help help.

Your God will want mine blood on your hands?

Out, out! Get out of here, get out.

Give me a reason so I don't kill you.

I can explain, help, help. Hold it. Help!

I did not deceive you.

Raquel is yours.

- You can have Raquel. - Ignore the pain it caused ...

- and what you established with that plan. - No, not exactly.

We all cheated a little.

Lia is now yours.

And so the week celebration ends ...

I can give Raquel to you too.

I wanted one wife, you fool.

But two wives do very well to a man.

Two endowments.

They can show the world how rich he is.

What skills? I didn't win nothing for seven years!

This is not a problem.

You can live here with my daughters...

and will work harder other ... seven years ...

by the second wife, Raquel.

You get the anticipated merchandise.

It seems difficult...

but it is the only way that the gods have arranged for you.

There is no other way.

Blankets, bring blankets.

Is ending. You will be blessed with a son. Now push again.

Now, where are they the blankets? Let's go!

We must call him Judah, which means praise.

And this is what we should offer to God ...

praise for your generosity.

Four children, my husband.

Do you love me now?

I never see him happier than when your wife gives you another child.

Lia is a kind woman.

It wouldn't be right to punish her for what your father did.

You are also my wife.

Children are one God's gift.

A blessing for all of us.

I want to be like her, Jacob.

Please give me children or I will die of pain.

I am not God.

The children are not mine for me to give them.

But you were chosen by Him.

Why does He prefer Leah?

Tell me what to do.

What can I do?

Lie down with my servant ...

please lie with her, so you can generate my son.

And then I would have my own child. Please do this for me, Jacob.

Bila.

It happened exactly as I predicted.

As long as Jacob stays here, your God will enrich everyone.

And let everyone remember of who held Jacob.

- How to forget, father? - But the second 7 years is ...

- to finish. - He has no reason to leave.

Has 7 children with Lia, 2 with the servant Bila, another one of Lia's servant, Zilpa.

And to counterbalance, Lia gave a girl to him, Dinah.

Arrived early to please this old man.

- God blessed me, father. - What are you talking about?

Dad, I expect a son.

Rachel's blessing is a good sign. When our son is born ...

we will leave.

of course I I can't stop them ...

But you will regret it when you get there.

If you will get there.

You came here empty-handed. Then it will go away empty-handed.

I think it will be very difficult keep your huge offspring ...

without water and without food for such a long journey.

- Do you want me here as a prisoner? - No, no, he received dowries ...

for my daughters. I will pay you. What is your price?

No. I don't want your silver, I don't want your gold.

I want a part of yours sheep. I deserve this.

Go to your flock and take out all the black sheep ...

and all the spotted goats. That will be my payment.

But, the sheep are white and the goats, black. You will have nothing.

I'll have everything I need.

The hand that showed me the gate for the firmament guides me.

So, tell me again.

I told Laban I would take all black sheep and all ...

spotted goats. Would be mine payment. But Laban and his sons ...

they cheated me out of the goats and black sheep.

Then an angel appeared to me in a dream.

So I took a wand from the poplar and from another tree, I peeled ...

showing the white part. I put the wands in the water tank ...

and others as support, to see the goats that were in heat.

Take out the sticks when the weaker ones come.

- Why? - We will reproduce the strongest.

They crossed in front of the wands and gave birth to naked puppies ...

painted and spotted.

And now they understand why did I trust God?

It's magic.

It is a steal. And when Rachel have your son ...

And the sheep gave birth black sheeps.

So our wealth it was increasing.

Your son...

Joseph.

We should call him José.

What does he mean the difference for our people.

Joseph.

Joseph.

Last night the Lord appeared to me again.

Soon it will be time to go.

I must do as God tells me.

But I can't force you to leave your father.

I think we should all do what your God wants.

Our father sold us to make a profit ...

and it has its price.

We are worth very little for him now.

So we must wait for the chance.

Shear the sheep and take the flock to another lawn. And the season.

- No. I will do as God asked. - You and your God.

Your flock will perish with the snow of winter. The animals will die.

Then you will pray to my god ... Do as you wish.

We will change our flock and we'll be back in six days.

We will leave in three days ...

when he's far away. But we must be careful.

Nobody should know of our plans.

We should go very quickly. Gilead you're still five days away from here.

Will Esau be there to receive us?

When we know that we are close, with sure it will be there waiting for us.

What is the problem?

He is my brother. Like José is yours.

There should never be disagreements in a family.

But I think your grandfather, Laban does not agree.

Idiots, why not did you send for me?

We sent, but you came back before he found it.

Let's go after him, dad. Let's go kill him and retake the flock.

- Not. - But the flock is ours.

Jacob shamelessly stole it.

You will not defeat Jacob by force.

We need to orient ourselves.

I will follow you to the your father's tent.

I will kill you.

He's just over of a day trip.

Let's camp here, to spend the night.

Tomorrow I will be in my brother's lands.

I will go ahead and see the way for tomorrow morning.

I'm almost home.

Almost in home.

It is the Lord My God who receives the victories of his servant Jacob.

It was not the sword that saved me. But His guidance and love.

Listen carefully, Laban.

Don't put your hand on man I blessed.

Do not harm Jacob.

The Lord gave me the my opponents.

The Lord put my enemies in confusion.

Simeon.

Simeon!

It's Laban, he's here.

Saw? Too easy. All you need is ...

Esau!

Esau!

His brother.

My brother?

It is less than two days of travel from here.

Are you alone?

- There must be a hundred people with him. - Call the men ...

and all armed. Let's move on now.

What are you waiting for?

You will do nothing until I say.

Jacob, Jacob, my son.

What are you doing?

We could have talked better.

You are very smart, Laban.

But talking to you, send me many years of slavery.

But why, Jacob, did you steal my gods

- How can I ignore so much insult? - Gods?

- I didn't steal your gods. - How can you fool me?

I would never do such a thing, research what I have.

The one who stole your gods must die.

This I swear, for everything which is more sacred.

Why are you with José?

Raquel is sick.

I'm sorry I can't get up.

Got what all women have every month.

My dear.

Excuse me.

- Did you find anything? - Not.

Then we will follow.

You have my daughters. My children. My animals.

- Everything you see is mine. - But I can't go back with you.

I must go on and get to land promised to me by Abraham and Isaac.

I worked all these years ...

to be worthy of it.

So this is where our path separates.

I swear I won't pass this way, God willing.

I won't cross either this point.

If I mistreat my daughters or betray them with other women ...

God of Abraham should be your judge.

We must offer a sacrifice to seal our pact.

He's just ahead.

Let's go.

We will arrive tomorrow.

- Let's go camping here. - But the sun is high.

We could go on.

We are in the land of Esau. We will not go far, until we resolve the differences.

I want you to prepare a gift for him. Select ...

the best sheep and goats. The best.

Our best fabric. And prepare the caravan.

Zerin.

I want you to go west to the Seir, find my brother ...

give him all these gifts.

Tell him where I've been for all these years.

Tell him...

that he is my king.

And that what you take show my respect ...

and my obedience.

- How long will we stay? - Until the presents are delivered ...

and Zerin come back. 2 days to go and 2 to return. There we go.

But why do we wait?

Why give what you fought for have the brother you haven't seen in years?

He's been with me. I can not take them to the promised land until ...

- make peace with Esau. - Why not?

Once, a long time ago, I deceived Esau.

I endured this affliction for prove to God ...

that I wanted reconciliation, that I learned the lesson that He gave me.

You understand that, but what about Esau?

Jacob.

Jacob.

- Jacob! - Zerin.

- Jacob. - What happened?

Why did you come back so fast?

Your brother, Esau. He must have known you were coming.

He will be here when daybreak with all his armed men.

Divide into two groups.

Share the goods and the herd evenly. And when I give the order ...

a group will follow Raquel and half of my children.

While the other, will go with Lia and the others.

Go.

God of Abraham and Isaac ...

save me, i beg, of my brother, Esau.

I fear he will come to destroy me. And the trend because of the past.

Release me.

So I can complete Your promise that ...

my descendants will be like the sands of the sea ...

beyond the countless.

Who's there?

Esau?

Esau!

Who are you?

Why are you trying to kill me?

If it's my brother's people, take that as an answer ...

you cannot defeat me.

Abraham's God is with me. Only He can defeat me.

Oh God!

God is with you?

Did He abandon me?

Did you...

Let me go! I can kill him, if I want to.

I will not leave you, while don't bless me.

I didn't come to bless, I wanted to see if would not escape. Let me go.

Only when you bless me. The Lord did not sent you for this? Give your blessing.

- What is your name? - Jacob.

His name will not continue to be Jacob, but Israel, because it strives for ...

God and for men and it was successful.

Esau?

- Dad, what happened? - Stay behind.

He needs me find alone.

Brother!

Suddenly I am again His brother.

Why did you run away from me All this years?

I tricked you ...

I thought you wanted revenge.

- It would have been fair. - Even he admits it.

To admit is to be humble.

I beg you to forgive me.

Prague.

I came here to fight with you.

He wanted to take his possessions and leave it worthless.

He wanted to eliminate his people, leave you alone, without love.

I have waited many years for that day.

But now I am here...

and I feel the hand of Abraham and Isaac.

I cannot harm you.

- These children? - With them God blessed me.

God blessed him very well.

Now, come with me to Seir ...

and live with me in peace.

I will sheathe my sword.

I need to get some rest. And bring everyone together.

Go ahead, we'll move on soon.

Very well.

I think you better go to a shelter.

The storm is coming.

- Get ready to go. - Leave now?

Why didn't we go with Esau?

Why don't we go to Seir.

We will not join Esau.

We need to follow different ways.

Each must belong to a different nation.

Look at José.

It is showing us the way.

This way!

And Jacob arrived safely to the city of Shechem in Canaan.

He set up camp to the east, in a strip of land you bought ...

of Hamor, prince of Shechem for a hundred sheep.

He built an altar and called him King Israel ...

to God, the God of Israel, The name he had received.