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00:09This is your betrothed, Isaac, son of Abraham.
00:14Previously on The Faithful.
00:16Isaac, God spoke to me that we're to have two sons.
00:20He said the elder would serve the younger.
00:22But you cannot usurp what his ease was by birthright.
00:26So says the second born heir.
00:28That is my place.
00:29Watch where you tread.
00:30Your father intends to bless Esau.
00:32We must get to him first.
00:33Then you'll pay for a crechery for his life.
00:35Go to my brother in Haran and stay with him.
00:38This is God's will.
00:44The fifth born heir.
00:54We must hear his love.
01:23Oh, my God.
01:38Oh, my God, Beren, wake up.
01:45Brothers, wake up.
01:46There's wolves.
02:19Oh, my God.
02:24Oh, my God.
02:34Oh, my God.
02:37Oh, my God.
02:39Oh, my God.
02:44Oh, my God.
02:47Oh, my God.
02:59Oh, my God.
03:28Oh, my God.
03:33Oh, my God.
03:34Oh, my God.
03:47Oh, my God.
04:04Oh, my God.
04:51Oh, my God.
04:54Oh, my God.
04:57Oh, my God.
05:22Oh, my God.
05:25Oh, my God.
05:32Oh, my God.
05:40Oh, my God.
05:48Oh, my God.
05:59Oh, my God.
06:00Oh, my God.
06:12Oh, my God.
06:16Oh, my God.
06:38Oh, my God.
06:43Oh, my God.
07:07Let me look at you.
07:11Oh, my sister's boy.
07:15How is she?
07:17And the rest of your family?
07:19My mother and father are very well.
07:21Their flocks have been multiplying.
07:22Our encampment is expanding.
07:24Do, do, sit down and drink a drink for him, please.
07:28And tell me, does she have many boys?
07:32Just two.
07:33Just two.
07:33My brother, Esau, was unable to make the trip.
07:37You're the eldest?
07:39My brother and I are twins.
07:41Even in the womb, we were twisting and turning, fighting for first position.
07:49But, but I was the ultimate victor.
07:53My brother was born clinging to my ankle.
07:56No, clinging.
07:57It's a remarkable story.
08:00You are very welcome here.
08:03It's strange of you to visit in this manner.
08:06Alone, with no gifts as according to custom.
08:10With nothing but the clothes on your back.
08:15Well, I was robbed.
08:16You were robbed?
08:17Robbed on my way here.
08:18Robbed?
08:19Oh, the robbers didn't take your horse?
08:21He's a very fine steed.
08:23Well, my horse was the only reason I escaped unscathed.
08:27Sister, we must let our brave guest rest.
08:30After such a trying journey, I shall have Zilpah prepare our best tent for you.
08:34Zilpah!
08:34Yes, nephew, you must rest and tonight we will have a welcome feast.
08:41Now, Zilpah, look after our guest.
08:43Make him comfortable.
08:47Ineligible bachelor.
08:49You asked for one and one arrived.
08:51Boom, from the gods.
08:52Well, and here I thought he came from Canaan.
08:55Oh, Father, I'm quite surprised.
08:57I never imagined a future further than tending to our family.
09:02But what a man.
09:04Do you think he's come in search for wife?
09:06Oh, yes, yes, I think so.
09:10There is the future that you have forestalled for all our sake.
09:16Then there is no time to tarry.
09:18We have half a day to prepare a feast.
09:20Villa? Villa?
09:21Are there any more of the rabbits that Rachel had trapped?
09:23Yes, yes, yes, you know, yes, the rabbits, son.
09:26Yes, the big, fat one.
09:43Our gods of the hearth, hmm?
09:46My mother told me about the household idols from her childhood.
09:49I've always been curious.
09:50Oh, yeah, your mother.
09:51She was always so fascinated by the divine.
09:55But tell me, you were raised to worship Abraham's god?
09:59I was.
10:01And my faith has grown even deeper recently.
10:06It might sound like madness, but on my way to Haran, I had a profound vision.
10:15I saw the gates of heaven.
10:17Oh?
10:19Well, was it a dream?
10:21It was as real as everything here, and undoubtedly a message from God.
10:27Oh.
10:28There was a ladder, one that connects heaven to earth with angels ascending and descending.
10:35And then he spoke to me, promising me many great descendants, as numerous as the stars, who would one day
10:41spread across the earth.
10:44Descendants?
10:46So you must be hoping to have a family of your own someday.
10:50I had always hoped for 12 sons.
10:5312?
10:55Quite the family man, are we?
10:58My grandfather Abraham was always so proud of his son Ishmael, who had a dozen children, and it was always
11:04a magical number for me.
11:06Oh.
11:07A brood of 12 children running around is magical indeed.
11:14Family is the most important thing in life, is it not?
11:17I'm glad to hear you say so, and that you don't find the number too shocking.
11:22My brother always thought my goal was rather ridiculous.
11:27I think it's perfect.
11:29I'm sorry I'm late.
11:32I was getting the blankets ready for trade at the market.
11:36I hardly recognize you without your hat and the dirt on your nose.
11:41You found me out.
11:42Even us shepherdesses must take baths sometimes.
11:45Sister, this looks delicious, as always.
12:07May I?
12:12May I?
12:14May I?
12:15Oh, here we are.
12:18Here.
12:22There.
12:23Here.
12:25Oh.
12:32Here.
12:36Stands to inherit a great fortune, you know, you wonderful cat for there, yes?
12:43We hardly know him, Father.
12:45What is there to know?
12:47Man like that can secure our future for generations.
13:21I'd like to try. I have money to spare today.
13:28Well, we'll gladly take your coin.
13:30Watch out you don't poke out your own eye.
13:36I recognize these. Myrtle berries for treating fever. Are they not from Canaan?
13:40Yes, I journey there every other month.
13:43What a stroke of luck. I need someone to take a message there for my mother.
13:46Can you do so in your next journey?
14:01Impossible. This can't be.
14:05She must have cheated.
14:07Cheat? How can I possibly?
14:09I don't know. Witchcraft.
14:12Hand your father coins.
14:13Now, now, gentlemen, I apologize for my wife.
14:16You're...
14:16Despite her appearance, she is not a witch.
14:19I told her everything she knows myself. She was wrong to toy with you.
14:22Fine, gentlemen, I'll admit she's of the saucy sort.
14:24I will be sure to discipline her later.
14:25Now, how about a round of drinks on me? Good day.
14:32Drinks on you? These are my earnings.
14:36I would have been fine. I could have handled those flouts.
14:39You're welcome.
14:42You're as good with a bow as I am with people.
14:45You're good with people.
14:47What do you call that back there?
14:50How did you learn to shoot so well?
14:53I watched my father teaching my brothers.
14:56I've been secretly practicing since I was a child.
14:59It's a useful skill when you have a flock to protect.
15:01You sound like my mother.
15:04Thank you, I suppose.
15:06Oh, for what? For rescuing you?
15:08No, for the compliment.
15:10I assume it was a compliment.
15:11Most assuredly.
15:13My mother is a strong and unique woman.
15:15I'm glad to hear it.
15:18To be clear, what happened back there was not a rescue.
15:22Right.
15:23How dare I call it that.
15:25I deserve an arrow to the head.
15:29But I will admit it was a bit clever.
15:36He's been here a month.
15:39And he still hasn't proposed.
15:42My patience is waning.
15:45So far, all that young man has done is eaten our finest food and slept in our best tent.
15:49We must give him more time.
15:52Perhaps there's something more I can do.
15:55What more can you do, short of throwing yourself naked at his feet?
15:59You prance about all day, you make food for him, play music for him, day after day after day.
16:04I think he's taking advantage of our generosity now.
16:07He must stay. Tell him, Rachel.
16:10Jacob seems like a well-intentioned man.
16:13An extra amount to feed is hardly so dear to us.
16:17And it can take time to realize one's affections and to have the courage to declare oneself.
16:23Thank you. See, Rachel likes him too.
16:28Father, we've made a grand discovery.
16:31We've gone through Jacob's things.
16:32What? Why would you do such a thing?
16:35Because I could tell Father was souring on Jacob with his long, unproductive stay.
16:39And I have never trusted the man.
16:42We've discovered a message which he's writing to his mother.
16:45He says he loves our sister.
16:48Oh, he loves!
16:49This is nothing compared to the rest.
16:52Turns out our dear cousin Jacob is a liar.
16:55He is not the eldest.
16:57He tricked his father and he stole his brother Esau's blessing.
17:00Esau was about to kill him.
17:02So Jacob was forced to flee his home with nothing but his family's shame and disgrace.
17:10Mary Gert been harboring her fraud.
17:15He's a trickster.
17:17We have all been deceived.
17:26I've treated you as an honored guest.
17:29As well as any of my own sons.
17:32And yet, I am to be rewarded with...
17:34With what? With deception?
17:38I am sorry about hiding the truth, Uncle, but I needed a place to stay.
17:42I wanted you to look well upon me.
17:44Surely you can understand.
17:47Jacob lies, but also he loves.
17:50What can be done?
17:52Sister, do you think he might still propose?
17:55Propose?
17:56I think Father will send him away.
17:59But I still love him.
18:00He deceived us.
18:01I know my feelings are not practical, but I don't care.
18:04He is handsome.
18:07He's intelligent.
18:09He's cultured.
18:10A man of great faith.
18:12A family man.
18:13Is he not?
18:15He is.
18:17Yes, I've...
18:19I've rarely met anyone as charming as he.
18:24But, Leia, even if Father forgives him, he won't have anything to offer as a bride price.
18:29Then you know how much that matters to him.
18:31You may be interested to know that Father went to find Jacob and pulled him aside for a private conversation.
18:39Come, sister, I must know what they speak of.
18:42My mother is on my side.
18:44She has promised to send food once my brother's anger waits.
18:47And then I can return home and take my rightful place amongst my people.
18:51In the meantime, I will work for my room and board.
18:54How convenient that you make this offer now that you've been found out, eh?
18:59You're right.
19:00I should have thought of it sooner.
19:01But just think, I can help to make you a rich man.
19:07My family's herd and land are amongst the most expansive in Canaan.
19:12Due in no small part to me.
19:18There is potentially work around here for an extra pair of hands.
19:26But just because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing?
19:34Oh, you mentioned in your message to my sister that you were in love with my daughter.
19:41Perhaps you might be convinced to take her hand in marriage in return for your work.
19:49I can't deny it.
19:52I have fallen madly in love with her.
19:55Oh, this is wonderful.
19:57Wonderful.
19:59Well, let me see now.
20:01For bed, for board, and my daughter.
20:05And I think ten years' work would be fair.
20:09Five years?
20:10Five.
20:11I should like to return home sooner.
20:14Seven and a half.
20:15Seven.
20:16Seven is a good number.
20:21Agreed.
20:24There you go.
20:25Wait, they're coming.
20:26Very good.
20:27Sister, I can't believe it.
20:30Please.
20:32Just the ladies I am looking for.
20:34I have the most joyous news for you.
20:38Jacob.
20:39Jacob has the most joyous news for you.
20:43Will you marry me?
20:45Rachel.
21:03Oh, that's not the reaction I expected.
21:07I don't think anyone was expecting that.
21:11Um, but you deserve an answer, so...
21:15I will go and talk to my daughter.
21:29I'm sorry, I don't know what happened.
21:31How has he fallen for you?
21:34Have you two even spent any time together?
21:37We often walk to town together, we're friends.
21:40Has he given any indication, or...
21:42Have you behaved in a way that might entice him?
21:45No and no.
21:46In truth, Leia, I can't make sense of it.
21:49It must be a mistake, that's all.
21:52You won't accept him then?
21:54No.
21:55No.
21:57I will tell him he's confused,
21:59and that I can't marry him,
22:01and once I speak to him,
22:02he'll see that it's you he needs to marry.
22:07Thank you, sister.
22:09Rachel.
22:10Rachel.
22:11Look, Jacob is waiting.
22:12Just up the hill.
22:14The boy needs an answer.
22:21I will make this right.
22:23I will fix this, I promise.
22:36Why me?
22:37Rachel.
22:37Everyone thought you were going to propose to Leia.
22:40All the times you've been courting her with your smiles and your music.
22:43I thought you knew I was courting you.
22:45Our walks to town, my interest in everything you do.
22:48I thought you were trying to get to know me because of Leia.
22:52You know, it's strange.
22:53I know not what spell you have cast upon me, but despite your funny clothes, your ugly hat, your unnaturally
23:01blunt ways, your obsession with sheep.
23:02Yes, I know I can be peculiar sometimes.
23:07But I have grown so fond of it all.
23:12I hardly knew it had started until it was too late, but you have stolen my heart, and it belongs
23:17entirely, wildly, and irrevocably to you.
23:22Can you not say you feel the same? At least a little.
23:28I... I don't.
23:31I can't.
23:51I can't.
24:14How did your talk with Jacob go, sister?
24:19Um...
24:22I...
24:23told him...
24:25that he was mistaken.
24:27And that we all expected him to propose to you.
24:31But then the most wondrous, strange thing happened.
24:36I tried telling him I couldn't marry him, that he should marry you, but...
24:40I saw you kissing him!
24:42You viper!
24:43Leia!
24:44You've been in love with him all along.
24:48Lying in wait to ensnare Jacob while I...
24:51humiliate myself...
24:53for scraps of his attention.
24:56No, that's not what happened.
24:57How long have you been harboring feelings for him?
25:02How you two must have mocked me in private.
25:06No, never, Leia.
25:08I-I knew I was fond of him as a friend, as a potential brother, but it wasn't until he
25:13admitted how deep his feelings were that I could no longer deny how deep mine were for him.
25:19I-I'm sorry that things did not work out how you had hoped, and I don't want to hurt you,
25:26Leia.
25:26You have.
25:28You've broken my heart.
25:30My own sister.
25:32Taking the only thing that I ever wanted.
25:37My only chance at future happiness.
25:40After all I have given you.
25:42I'm sorry that he doesn't love you, and that I love him back.
25:46Stop!
25:48I cannot hear another word of your love.
25:52You cannot possibly love him like I do.
25:56I know not what to say.
25:59Except I hope.
26:01And believe that your feelings for him will fade.
26:06And you'll find another man, and you'll forgive me.
26:09Because I do love you, sister.
26:12Get out!
26:13Get out!
26:14You make me sick!
26:27Time passed.
26:29My pain did not lessen.
26:31My love did not fade.
26:34But my dreams did.
26:38Jacob only had eyes for Rachel.
26:41And I was losing him.
26:44And her.
27:21And I was losing her heart.
27:22It's she.
27:23No.
27:24I was losing her heart.
27:26I was losing her heart.
27:26No.
27:26No.
27:29No.
27:30How goes it with your sister?
27:32Well, she's no longer enraged at the sight of my face.
27:35An improvement?
27:36Yes, but she still won't speak to me, and it's been a month.
27:40It's hard to see her in this state.
27:43You know, she's been like a mother to me all my life.
27:47You must have faith that she'll find it in her heart to forgive you.
27:53As I hope, my father and brother can forgive me.
27:56And what if she doesn't?
27:59Well, then she'll be relieved when I fulfill your bride price and we leave for Canaan.
28:09I don't think this cow likes me.
28:11Why would she, when you've been milking her so awkwardly?
28:16Haven't you done this before?
28:17A few times, as a boy.
28:20You told my father that you were an expert with livestock and herding.
28:25I wanted him to think he was getting a good bargain.
28:28In truth, my strengths lie in other places.
28:32Oh.
28:33Tell me of these strengths.
28:35Hmm.
28:36Music.
28:37Mm-hmm.
28:37Stories.
28:38Wit.
28:39You're very lucky, you know, to be marrying a man at the tents.
28:41Am I?
28:43Though I am looking forward to seven years of learning from the best shepherdess in her arm.
28:47It's going to be a long seven years.
28:49Oh, my love for you will make the years pass as if it were a single one.
29:05You have to eat.
29:07Take care of yourself.
29:19You're, you're speaking to me.
29:26Over the last month, I've come to see that you and Jacob love each other deeply.
29:33What choice do I have but to face the painful truth?
29:36I've tried apologizing so many times for going back on my word, for taking what you had thought was already
29:46yours.
29:50I'd do anything for you to love me again, save, give up Jacob, for that I can't.
30:01But I know you couldn't help but love him.
30:04I couldn't either.
30:07But a cruel twist of fate.
30:10But I love you too, Rachel.
30:15I can't help that either.
30:18And though we grew up different in temperament, we were always united in spirit.
30:24Two sisters, one heart.
30:28And the thought of you, my younger sister, getting married and leaving for distant lands with the man that you
30:38love.
30:39Please don't cry.
30:41Happy to is.
30:44I am resolved to be content for you, as our mother would have wanted me to be.
30:52Rachel?
30:54Where are you?
30:56We take a walk up the hillside every night.
31:01But I'll be back.
31:09You don't know how much this means to me.
31:44The entire place shall be aglow with the lanterns, and there'll be a feast, and there'll be musicians.
31:49And dancing.
31:50Of course.
31:51Oh, and the most important thing, the marital tent, in which you'll lie with Jacob, and in turn become his
31:57wife.
31:57Would you like to see what I've done with it?
31:59No.
32:00No, let it be a surprise.
32:02It will be.
32:03I have planned everything down to the smallest detail.
32:07Sister, it will be such a celebration.
32:15You have worked yourself to the bone planning this.
32:19I want it to be perfect.
32:21Well, knowing you, it will be.
32:29Well, I must say, as happy as it is for a father to see a child married, Arthur, I am
32:35loathed to see her leave.
32:39Well, you and I both know that Aka and Nubiram have anything like the talent or the skills of Rachel
32:45and Jacob.
32:46Our flocks have increased tenfold in the last seven years under their care.
32:51Tenfold?
32:52Hmm.
32:53We don't know how I'm going to bear to part with them.
33:03I have been thinking, father, perhaps there's a way to keep them both here for another seven years.
33:12Hmm?
33:28You look beautiful, radiant.
33:31How can I not when you've made me the most glorious dress?
33:38It is a joyous day, Jacob, and I have called upon our gods to bless this union with bliss, and
33:47children, and everlasting bounty.
33:50Thank you, sir.
33:52I should be so proud to call you my son.
34:22My love, the candles are nearly burnt out, shall we?
34:27Go, sister.
34:29Be your wife.
34:36Rachel, the ewe is in breach.
34:38The shepherds need you, please.
34:40Well, can't someone else help?
34:41If she doesn't come now, we may lose the lamb and the ewe.
34:44We need your help.
34:47No one else around these parts has my knowledge or experience.
34:51All right, I will go with you.
34:53Well, I'll go too.
34:54No, stay.
34:56Enjoy the last of the merriment.
34:57I won't be gone longer than an hour.
35:00All right, well, it's another hour.
35:02We've already waited seven years.
35:11Where's the ewe?
35:12We've gone quite far.
35:14They said it was just around the large olive tree over there.
35:20Wolves.
35:22Go.
35:23Fetch my father, brothers, and any able-bodied man who can help.
35:26Someone must watch over the flock until dawn.
35:28Go, quickly.
35:37A toast to a joyful night.
35:42Yes.
35:43Although it's almost more.
35:46Should we join them for their final dance, as brother and sister?
35:49Is that a tradition?
35:52No, but we can make it one.
35:59After everything that has happened, I'm so glad all is well between the three of us now.
36:03I love you both dearly.
36:05I love you too, dear sister-to-be.
36:07Although perhaps, I think tonight, I might love everyone.
36:11Well then, I hope you remember this moment.
36:16And your love for me no matter what.
36:24Well, what news?
36:25It's all as you planned, sir.
36:29Good lad.
36:54Quiet, or she'll find us.
36:56You try getting shot with an arrow.
37:00Shh.
37:03Now, go on then.
37:05Ow.
37:07Ow!
37:16Oh, wow.
37:19The most anticipated moment in a young man's life.
37:24Is Rachel here?
37:26Oh?
37:27Oh, you're eager then, are you?
37:30Yes.
37:30Oh, go.
37:32Go to your marital bed.
37:35Make her your wife.
37:39Go, go.
37:40She's waiting.
37:47She's waiting.
37:48Go.
37:49Steady.
37:50Steady.
37:53Good.
37:56Oh.
38:06Rachel?
38:11Rachel?
38:13Rachel?
38:14Come here.
38:31My love, I'm back.
38:39I'm sorry, I was gone longer than expected.
38:52She did this to trap me.
38:54In the eyes of the world, Leah and I are married.
38:56What have you done?
38:58Yes, Jacob is my husband.
39:00Our union has been consummated.
39:02Are you mad?
39:04He will never truly love you.
39:06How could you, Leah?
39:08You took what was mine.
39:10The only man that I've ever loved.
39:12All of this you knew and you said that you'd do right by me.
39:15He will never be yours.
39:18Don't you understand?
39:19And now I hate you.
39:21And Jacob hates you too.
39:23What's this? What's this? Come, come.
39:27Everything must be settled with peace
39:29between my lovely daughters.
39:32I suspect, Rachel, that your entire family was in on the trick.
39:42What are these? Eyes?
39:45You two were the wolves.
39:48Fitting as Jacob and I on innocent land.
39:51Oh, you are such a victim.
39:53You cannot hold me to this marriage.
39:54I did not know it was her.
39:56But, uh, circumstances matter not.
40:00You, you bedded, Leah.
40:02You, you are married to her.
40:05How can you be part of such an awful deceit
40:08against your own daughter?
40:09It is not customary for the younger to be married before the older.
40:13I weighed the choices and I saw there was a chance for,
40:18for both my daughters to be happy.
40:22What can you possibly mean?
40:25A man can have two wives.
40:28I have no objection to your marrying my Rachel as well.
40:35As long as you agree to the, to the same terms
40:38and provide a bride price of another seven years' labor.
40:42You expect me to wait another seven years?
40:45Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
40:46You can marry her now and then after you can complete your service.
40:54There must be another way.
41:04There isn't.
41:10You know, I would do anything for you.
41:34It is as I expected.
41:36His love for Rachel is so strong
41:39that he would remain in Haran for another seven years.
41:41Indeed.
41:43I now have the benefits of Jacob's talents.
41:46We will not have to rely on your feckless brothers
41:49for our prosperity and you, my daughter,
41:52are Jacob's wife.
41:56I just hope that one day he will learn to love me
41:58as much as he loves Rachel.
42:01What happened with Leah was a terrible mistake.
42:03It means nothing to me, aren't I together?
42:05Don't speak of a can bear the thought.
42:07What she did was for naught.
42:09She'll be my wife in name only.
42:10I won't touch her.
42:11My feelings for you remain true.
42:13Please, believe me.
42:15You swear you won't treat her as your real wife?
42:17Never.
42:19Never.
42:21And when we're married, we won't think of her at all.
42:24It'll just be you.
42:38We'll make the best of our time, you man.
42:40We'll use it to secure our future.
42:43I grew my family's flocks,
42:45our livestock, built all that we have,
42:46and I'll do the same for us,
42:48that we have more to take with us when we leave.
42:50You do think of everything, my love.
42:53I'm determined not to despair.
42:58It's been a month.
43:00How have you done it?
43:04He's barely spoken to me.
43:07They are newlyweds.
43:08As am I.
43:10But they pretend as if I don't exist.
43:13Yeah.
43:16My heart is broken.
43:19How long can this go on?
43:22Will Jacob ever care for me again,
43:25or have I completely failed?
43:31I fear that when they depart for Canaan in seven years,
43:37that they'll leave me behind.
43:39Oh, no.
43:41Oh, my daughter.
43:43Oh, come, come now.
43:50The irony is, I...
43:54I love him even more
43:56for his fealty to Rachel.
44:01Oh, Father, I...
44:03I...
44:03I know
44:04in the depths of my heart
44:07that I have wronged them.
44:11But at the time, it seemed my only hope.
44:16Still, I...
44:18I did not think I would be so alone.
44:26I feel sick with it sometimes.
44:30I wake up every morning dizzy.
44:32Even the sight of food makes me sick.
44:37Every morning, you say?
44:43I mean...
44:44Your mother
44:48complained of the same ailments
44:49when she was pregnant with you.
45:06Jacob, I am with child.
45:10We're going to have a son.
45:11One more, when she was pregnant's help.
45:11I'm...
45:17I'm not sure.
45:19One more, she's crying.
45:30One more, she's crying.
45:41The Carey
45:41Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
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