November 18, 2025 • 16 mins
# 32 - Jacob & The Pot of Stew - In this episode of The Chosen People, Esau faces a fateful decision, trading his birthright for a simple meal. This episode, inspired by Genesis 25:29-34, explores themes of instant gratification versus long-term blessing, and how our choices today shape our future.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Previously on the Chosen people.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Tell me how you learned you were pregnant, My lady,
I was thought to be barren for so long, for
over two decades, I wondered if I would ever know
what it would be like to bear children. I finally
asked Isaac to advocate for me and to go to
his God, as we would have done with the old
gods from back home.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
But this one answered, didn't he, my lady.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
He did, and he became my God.
Speaker 4 (00:30):
That day, two nations are in your womb. Two people
will come from you and be separated. One people will
be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve
the younger.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
Deborah brought the first infant to her and placed him
on her chest. Delirious with exhaustion, Rebecca frowned at the
tiny babe. He was a dull, blotchy red, and covered
with hair like a fur coat. We should name him Esau.
Rebecca stretched her arm out for the second child and
drew him to her breast.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Let's call him Jacob.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
In the back of her mind, Rebecca knew the other
meaning of the name trickster usurper. Even now, seeds of
a plan to reverse the rolls of her two sons
were in motion. Thus Jacob became Rachel's precious child before
Esau even had a chance to latch onto her breast.
He was the second son in her eyes.
Speaker 5 (01:33):
Fah It's settled Esau and Jacob.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
The forest floor was cool and damp, blanketed with the
decaying remnants of last autumn's leaves, offering a soft, muted
cushion beneath Esau's deliberate steps. His powerful arms, like those
of a bear, kept the bow drawn taut, ready to
release at a moment's notice. His breath rose in the
(02:03):
frigid air, like smoke, curling up to the canopy of
Syrian ash trees, their leaves hanging like the wet fur
of a hunted beast. Each of Esau's steps was careful, silent,
and imbued with purpose. He was there in the forest
where he came alive. The smell of rotted leaves intermixed
(02:25):
with earth and dew, the soft murmur of trickling streams
and melodies of song birds, The primal exhilarating feeling in
his hungry belly as he hunted for food. The primal
thrill surged through him. His hunger gnawing like a wild
beast within his belly. Esau was a creature of the
(02:46):
bow and pine, a predator borne to the hunt, Fierce
and formidable as any bear. Esau had tracked a stag
for miles, Its tracks invisible to the untrained eye, but
Esau saw them. He saw every broken twig, smelled every dropping,
and heard every shuffle in the leaves. The forest spoke
(03:08):
to him and guided him to his prey. Esau finally
crept through some bushes, revealing a clearing beside a grove
of hollyoaks. The stag, unaware of its peril, grazed calmly.
Esau's only betrayal was the plume of his breath, rising
in the cold morning air. He raised his bow, eyes
(03:32):
narrowing as he aligned the arrow. The stag sensed its
doom and tense to flee, but Esau's arrow flew true,
striking it in the heart. It collapsed without struggle, its
life extinguished in an instant. Esau approached the fallen creature,
nodding in silent gratitude.
Speaker 6 (03:54):
You were fast, you were strong. Thank you for your meat.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
With a grunt, Esau crouched, sliding his powerful arms beneath
the stag, He heaved it on to his shoulders, planting
his feet firmly, before beginning the trek back to camp.
The sun had not yet risen over the land of Canaan,
and the earth lay quiet under a shroud of fog.
(04:22):
Jacob slipped from his tent, moving with the stealth of
a thief through the sleeping camp. Each of his steps
was as calculated and silent as his brothers in the forest.
He entered Esau's tent, finding it empty as expected. He
rifled through the disordered piles of fir and tangled bowstrings,
(04:42):
muttering to himself.
Speaker 3 (04:44):
This place is a miss. What's that smell? Ugh?
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Jacob searched with little regard for Esau's belongings, confident his
brother would notice no trace of his intrusion. Despite Esau's
prowess in the wilderness, he was oblivious to much else,
a fact Jacob intended to exploit. His fingers closed around
the objects of his search, a medium sized iron pot
(05:11):
and a leather pack of tanning knives.
Speaker 3 (05:14):
Let's see, Ah, there you are.
Speaker 1 (05:19):
He concealed the pot and knives beneath his cloak and
returned to his own tent. A flickering candle cast a
soft glow inside, revealing an orderly space. Jacob's tent was
a testament to his meticulous nature. With sown pockets on
the walls for tools and supplies and woven baskets for
his garments. Every item had its place, providing the mental
(05:44):
space he needed to think, plan, and scheme. He knew
Esau would be back soon. Game over his shoulder and ravenous.
After hiding the part in his tent, he exited and
watched the sunrise slowly creep over the jet lating planes
of Canaan. The air was fresh and damp. Jacob saw
(06:05):
Esau emerge from the forest right on time. Jacob approached
his brother with a theatrical flourish.
Speaker 3 (06:15):
Ah, our brave hunter has returned. Father will be thrilled
you conquered such a beast here. Let me help you
with that. You must be exhausted, Yes, I am tired.
Speaker 6 (06:30):
Stag was long legged, in and fast.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Certainly no match for you, though, dear brother, your bow
has never failed you.
Speaker 6 (06:40):
Yes, my arms are strong to keep the bow tight.
Father will be pleased with the big stag.
Speaker 3 (06:50):
Speaking of Father, I was surprised you went hunting this
morning that he was complaining last night about how you
didn't finish your tasks in the fields. My father was upset, yes,
which is strange because he favors you, so I rarely
see him. That worked out well. At least you brought
(07:13):
a stag for him to eat. Will you be making
him that stew? He loves? That will surely make him
forgive you.
Speaker 6 (07:21):
Yes, I will cut stag and make stew with my
knives and pot. Father won't be angry once I give
him his favorite.
Speaker 3 (07:30):
Great idea, Esaw, find your special pot and knives, and
I'll take the deer to the butchering stone.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Esau transferred the stag to Jacob's shoulders. Jacob nearly buckled
under its weight, but managed to carry it to the
butchering stone. He listened as he saw rummage through his tent.
His frustration mounting, he burst out of the tent, eyes
wide with panic.
Speaker 6 (07:54):
My pot and knives.
Speaker 3 (07:56):
Hoo, God, Mother and I are always telling you to
be mort I do with your things. You wouldn't lose
so much if you kept them organized.
Speaker 6 (08:05):
If I don't have stu, I can't please father.
Speaker 3 (08:08):
Well, Don hasn't even settled completely over the fields. If
you got your work done before father woke up, I'm
sure all will be forgiven.
Speaker 6 (08:16):
But what about the stag?
Speaker 3 (08:19):
I'll butcher it myself.
Speaker 6 (08:21):
Thank you, brother. I will get some bread, then go
to fields. I'm starving.
Speaker 3 (08:27):
No, no, there's no time for that. Go now, finish
your work. I'll look for your misplaced items and cook
up a nice meal for you.
Speaker 6 (08:36):
Why you do this for me?
Speaker 3 (08:39):
Why we're brothers, esaw twins. Your hurt is my hurt.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Esau hurried to the fields, and a sly smile curled
Jacob's lips as he watched. He and his brother were
opposites in almost every way. Esau was a bed, large,
hairy and strong, living by instinct. Jacob, however, was a cat, smooth,
controlled and cunning. Unlike his brother, Jacob craved more than sustenance.
(09:14):
He sought influence, wealth, and power.
Speaker 3 (09:18):
I guess we're both hunters and assents. But while my
dear brother uses a bow and arrow, I prefer late.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Jacob began butchering the stag with precise, practiced strokes. His
brother was an adept hunter, but Jacob was a master butcher.
His blade was always sharp, always as the afternoon sun
melted the morning fog. The air grew thick with heat,
(09:50):
sapping Esau's strength. If he had paid more attention, he
might have realized that it had been Jacob's turn to
work the fields the day before. The undone work was
not his burden. Yet Esau labored on sickle and hoe
in hand, his back aching, his stomach, growling like a
(10:10):
caged beast. His brow was drenched in sweat and mud.
As he finally threw down his sickle and trudged back
to camp, the sides of his vision darkened with fatigue,
his head throbbed, and his limbs felt leaden. Cresting the
small hill, he saw Jacob seated by the fire, a
(10:31):
pot of red lentil stew simmering. It's aroma mingling with
that of freshly cooked game. Esau beamed at the sight
of it, as if he hadn't seen food in days.
Speaker 6 (10:43):
Oh, give me some red red I'm starving and fields
he he.
Speaker 3 (10:52):
I've made it for you, dear brother, but I won't
give it for free.
Speaker 6 (10:57):
What do you want?
Speaker 3 (11:00):
I'll give you this stew for Oh, you're both right,
your status as the firstborn son.
Speaker 6 (11:08):
What good is birthright? If I die? Give me the
red ride.
Speaker 3 (11:13):
Ah, no, not yet. You saw that that's not good
enough for me. I need you to agree that you
are purchasing this red red in exchange for your birthright.
Swear to me, I swear give me the red. This
is binding between us. You've spent too much time in
(11:41):
the forest, my friend, and here you go. Wipe up
that chin with some bread.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Esau devoured the stew red liquid dripping down his beard.
Jacob watched with a mixture of amusement and satisfaction that easy.
Isaac reclined by the fire, with Rebecca beside him and
his sons opposite him. As was tradition, the two boys
(12:08):
ended each night with their parents. Most nights, Jacob and
Rebecca exchanged jokes and sharp jabs, sometimes at Isaac and
Esau's expense. Isaac and Esau spoke of game hunting, the weather,
and how to carve figurines from almond branches.
Speaker 5 (12:25):
Tell me about the hunt.
Speaker 3 (12:27):
To day, Esau.
Speaker 6 (12:29):
Oh the stag was fast?
Speaker 5 (12:31):
Oh yes, how fast?
Speaker 6 (12:34):
Very fast?
Speaker 5 (12:35):
Oh so, so what happened when you found it?
Speaker 6 (12:38):
I chased it into the grove and shut it.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Oh amazing, riveting dear A.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
Tale for the ages Esau, Rebeccah and Jacob exchanged a
knowing look. Laughing quietly. Isaac, still caught up an Esau's story,
pressed on, I hear.
Speaker 5 (13:00):
There's better hunting in the wilderness of xin east of Beersheba.
When you take my places ahead of the household, Perhaps
you want to move our people there and teach your
sons how to hunt.
Speaker 3 (13:13):
Ay, Actually that will no longer be Esau's decision. He
sold me his birthright.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Esau sold you his birthright? What do you mean for
what price?
Speaker 3 (13:28):
Some lentil soup? My dear brother calls it red red?
Speaker 4 (13:33):
What Esau?
Speaker 2 (13:36):
What is the.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
Meaning of this?
Speaker 6 (13:38):
I don't need birth right now. It's far, far away
away in the future.
Speaker 3 (13:45):
You see, he doesn't want it anyway. It was a
worthwhile trade, right Esau.
Speaker 5 (13:51):
All right, good, Rebecca, speak to your son, Jacob.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
You can't be serious.
Speaker 3 (14:02):
It's Esau who isn't serious. I, on the other hand,
know exactly what I want and the value this birthright
holds in the future. If he despises his birthright so much,
isn't it better that it's in my hands? I'm the
one who wants it.
Speaker 2 (14:19):
He's got a point, Isaac wouldn't you want it in
the hands of the one who understands its value.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
Isaac was silent, first brooding, then his brow softened to resignation.
He stood and walked away, leaving the other three by
the fire.
Speaker 2 (14:37):
His birthright, Jacob, really, how did you manage that?
Speaker 3 (14:41):
You know as well as I do that this family
is doomed in Esau's hands. I'm doing you our herdsman,
workers and craftsmen a favor.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Your father may acknowledge and conceive the practical aspects of
Esau's birthright, but you know the blessing of Abraham and
Isaac can't be sold for stew.
Speaker 3 (14:58):
Now, I don't know, you'd be surprised how far a
little stew can go with those two.
Speaker 2 (15:02):
What are you scheming, my son.
Speaker 3 (15:05):
Nothing you haven't already thought of.
Speaker 6 (15:08):
Mother.
Speaker 1 (15:09):
Jacob's ascent began with grabbing his brother's heel out of
the womb. Now he seized his brother's birthright, all was
falling into place for Jacob. Soon he would have the
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Previously on the Chosen people.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Tell me how you learned you were pregnant, My lady,
I was thought to be barren for so long, for
over two decades, I wondered if I would ever know
what it would be like to bear children. I finally
asked Isaac to advocate for me and to go to
his God, as we would have done with the old
gods from back home.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
But this one answered, didn't he, my lady.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
He did, and he became my God.
Speaker 4 (00:30):
That day, two nations are in your womb. Two people
will come from you and be separated. One people will
be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve
the younger.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
Deborah brought the first infant to her and placed him
on her chest. Delirious with exhaustion, Rebecca frowned at the
tiny babe. He was a dull, blotchy red, and covered
with hair like a fur coat. We should name him Esau.
Rebecca stretched her arm out for the second child and
drew him to her breast.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Let's call him Jacob.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
In the back of her mind, Rebecca knew the other
meaning of the name trickster usurper. Even now, seeds of
a plan to reverse the rolls of her two sons
were in motion. Thus Jacob became Rachel's precious child before
Esau even had a chance to latch onto her breast.
He was the second son in her eyes.
Speaker 5 (01:33):
Fah It's settled Esau and Jacob.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
The forest floor was cool and damp, blanketed with the
decaying remnants of last autumn's leaves, offering a soft, muted
cushion beneath Esau's deliberate steps. His powerful arms, like those
of a bear, kept the bow drawn taut, ready to
release at a moment's notice. His breath rose in the
(02:03):
frigid air, like smoke, curling up to the canopy of
Syrian ash trees, their leaves hanging like the wet fur
of a hunted beast. Each of Esau's steps was careful, silent,
and imbued with purpose. He was there in the forest
where he came alive. The smell of rotted leaves intermixed
(02:25):
with earth and dew, the soft murmur of trickling streams
and melodies of song birds, The primal exhilarating feeling in
his hungry belly as he hunted for food. The primal
thrill surged through him. His hunger gnawing like a wild
beast within his belly. Esau was a creature of the
(02:46):
bow and pine, a predator borne to the hunt, Fierce
and formidable as any bear. Esau had tracked a stag
for miles, Its tracks invisible to the untrained eye, but
Esau saw them. He saw every broken twig, smelled every dropping,
and heard every shuffle in the leaves. The forest spoke
(03:08):
to him and guided him to his prey. Esau finally
crept through some bushes, revealing a clearing beside a grove
of hollyoaks. The stag, unaware of its peril, grazed calmly.
Esau's only betrayal was the plume of his breath, rising
in the cold morning air. He raised his bow, eyes
(03:32):
narrowing as he aligned the arrow. The stag sensed its
doom and tense to flee, but Esau's arrow flew true,
striking it in the heart. It collapsed without struggle, its
life extinguished in an instant. Esau approached the fallen creature,
nodding in silent gratitude.
Speaker 6 (03:54):
You were fast, you were strong. Thank you for your meat.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
With a grunt, Esau crouched, sliding his powerful arms beneath
the stag, He heaved it on to his shoulders, planting
his feet firmly, before beginning the trek back to camp.
The sun had not yet risen over the land of Canaan,
and the earth lay quiet under a shroud of fog.
(04:22):
Jacob slipped from his tent, moving with the stealth of
a thief through the sleeping camp. Each of his steps
was as calculated and silent as his brothers in the forest.
He entered Esau's tent, finding it empty as expected. He
rifled through the disordered piles of fir and tangled bowstrings,
(04:42):
muttering to himself.
Speaker 3 (04:44):
This place is a miss. What's that smell? Ugh?
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Jacob searched with little regard for Esau's belongings, confident his
brother would notice no trace of his intrusion. Despite Esau's
prowess in the wilderness, he was oblivious to much else,
a fact Jacob intended to exploit. His fingers closed around
the objects of his search, a medium sized iron pot
(05:11):
and a leather pack of tanning knives.
Speaker 3 (05:14):
Let's see, Ah, there you are.
Speaker 1 (05:19):
He concealed the pot and knives beneath his cloak and
returned to his own tent. A flickering candle cast a
soft glow inside, revealing an orderly space. Jacob's tent was
a testament to his meticulous nature. With sown pockets on
the walls for tools and supplies and woven baskets for
his garments. Every item had its place, providing the mental
(05:44):
space he needed to think, plan, and scheme. He knew
Esau would be back soon. Game over his shoulder and ravenous.
After hiding the part in his tent, he exited and
watched the sunrise slowly creep over the jet lating planes
of Canaan. The air was fresh and damp. Jacob saw
(06:05):
Esau emerge from the forest right on time. Jacob approached
his brother with a theatrical flourish.
Speaker 3 (06:15):
Ah, our brave hunter has returned. Father will be thrilled
you conquered such a beast here. Let me help you
with that. You must be exhausted, Yes, I am tired.
Speaker 6 (06:30):
Stag was long legged, in and fast.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Certainly no match for you, though, dear brother, your bow
has never failed you.
Speaker 6 (06:40):
Yes, my arms are strong to keep the bow tight.
Father will be pleased with the big stag.
Speaker 3 (06:50):
Speaking of Father, I was surprised you went hunting this
morning that he was complaining last night about how you
didn't finish your tasks in the fields. My father was upset, yes,
which is strange because he favors you, so I rarely
see him. That worked out well. At least you brought
(07:13):
a stag for him to eat. Will you be making
him that stew? He loves? That will surely make him
forgive you.
Speaker 6 (07:21):
Yes, I will cut stag and make stew with my
knives and pot. Father won't be angry once I give
him his favorite.
Speaker 3 (07:30):
Great idea, Esaw, find your special pot and knives, and
I'll take the deer to the butchering stone.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Esau transferred the stag to Jacob's shoulders. Jacob nearly buckled
under its weight, but managed to carry it to the
butchering stone. He listened as he saw rummage through his tent.
His frustration mounting, he burst out of the tent, eyes
wide with panic.
Speaker 6 (07:54):
My pot and knives.
Speaker 3 (07:56):
Hoo, God, Mother and I are always telling you to
be mort I do with your things. You wouldn't lose
so much if you kept them organized.
Speaker 6 (08:05):
If I don't have stu, I can't please father.
Speaker 3 (08:08):
Well, Don hasn't even settled completely over the fields. If
you got your work done before father woke up, I'm
sure all will be forgiven.
Speaker 6 (08:16):
But what about the stag?
Speaker 3 (08:19):
I'll butcher it myself.
Speaker 6 (08:21):
Thank you, brother. I will get some bread, then go
to fields. I'm starving.
Speaker 3 (08:27):
No, no, there's no time for that. Go now, finish
your work. I'll look for your misplaced items and cook
up a nice meal for you.
Speaker 6 (08:36):
Why you do this for me?
Speaker 3 (08:39):
Why we're brothers, esaw twins. Your hurt is my hurt.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Esau hurried to the fields, and a sly smile curled
Jacob's lips as he watched. He and his brother were
opposites in almost every way. Esau was a bed, large,
hairy and strong, living by instinct. Jacob, however, was a cat, smooth,
controlled and cunning. Unlike his brother, Jacob craved more than sustenance.
(09:14):
He sought influence, wealth, and power.
Speaker 3 (09:18):
I guess we're both hunters and assents. But while my
dear brother uses a bow and arrow, I prefer late.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Jacob began butchering the stag with precise, practiced strokes. His
brother was an adept hunter, but Jacob was a master butcher.
His blade was always sharp, always as the afternoon sun
melted the morning fog. The air grew thick with heat,
(09:50):
sapping Esau's strength. If he had paid more attention, he
might have realized that it had been Jacob's turn to
work the fields the day before. The undone work was
not his burden. Yet Esau labored on sickle and hoe
in hand, his back aching, his stomach, growling like a
(10:10):
caged beast. His brow was drenched in sweat and mud.
As he finally threw down his sickle and trudged back
to camp, the sides of his vision darkened with fatigue,
his head throbbed, and his limbs felt leaden. Cresting the
small hill, he saw Jacob seated by the fire, a
(10:31):
pot of red lentil stew simmering. It's aroma mingling with
that of freshly cooked game. Esau beamed at the sight
of it, as if he hadn't seen food in days.
Speaker 6 (10:43):
Oh, give me some red red I'm starving and fields
he he.
Speaker 3 (10:52):
I've made it for you, dear brother, but I won't
give it for free.
Speaker 6 (10:57):
What do you want?
Speaker 3 (11:00):
I'll give you this stew for Oh, you're both right,
your status as the firstborn son.
Speaker 6 (11:08):
What good is birthright? If I die? Give me the
red ride.
Speaker 3 (11:13):
Ah, no, not yet. You saw that that's not good
enough for me. I need you to agree that you
are purchasing this red red in exchange for your birthright.
Swear to me, I swear give me the red. This
is binding between us. You've spent too much time in
(11:41):
the forest, my friend, and here you go. Wipe up
that chin with some bread.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Esau devoured the stew red liquid dripping down his beard.
Jacob watched with a mixture of amusement and satisfaction that easy.
Isaac reclined by the fire, with Rebecca beside him and
his sons opposite him. As was tradition, the two boys
(12:08):
ended each night with their parents. Most nights, Jacob and
Rebecca exchanged jokes and sharp jabs, sometimes at Isaac and
Esau's expense. Isaac and Esau spoke of game hunting, the weather,
and how to carve figurines from almond branches.
Speaker 5 (12:25):
Tell me about the hunt.
Speaker 3 (12:27):
To day, Esau.
Speaker 6 (12:29):
Oh the stag was fast?
Speaker 5 (12:31):
Oh yes, how fast?
Speaker 6 (12:34):
Very fast?
Speaker 5 (12:35):
Oh so, so what happened when you found it?
Speaker 6 (12:38):
I chased it into the grove and shut it.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Oh amazing, riveting dear A.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
Tale for the ages Esau, Rebeccah and Jacob exchanged a
knowing look. Laughing quietly. Isaac, still caught up an Esau's story,
pressed on, I hear.
Speaker 5 (13:00):
There's better hunting in the wilderness of xin east of Beersheba.
When you take my places ahead of the household, Perhaps
you want to move our people there and teach your
sons how to hunt.
Speaker 3 (13:13):
Ay, Actually that will no longer be Esau's decision. He
sold me his birthright.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Esau sold you his birthright? What do you mean for
what price?
Speaker 3 (13:28):
Some lentil soup? My dear brother calls it red red?
Speaker 4 (13:33):
What Esau?
Speaker 2 (13:36):
What is the.
Speaker 1 (13:36):
Meaning of this?
Speaker 6 (13:38):
I don't need birth right now. It's far, far away
away in the future.
Speaker 3 (13:45):
You see, he doesn't want it anyway. It was a
worthwhile trade, right Esau.
Speaker 5 (13:51):
All right, good, Rebecca, speak to your son, Jacob.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
You can't be serious.
Speaker 3 (14:02):
It's Esau who isn't serious. I, on the other hand,
know exactly what I want and the value this birthright
holds in the future. If he despises his birthright so much,
isn't it better that it's in my hands? I'm the
one who wants it.
Speaker 2 (14:19):
He's got a point, Isaac wouldn't you want it in
the hands of the one who understands its value.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
Isaac was silent, first brooding, then his brow softened to resignation.
He stood and walked away, leaving the other three by
the fire.
Speaker 2 (14:37):
His birthright, Jacob, really, how did you manage that?
Speaker 3 (14:41):
You know as well as I do that this family
is doomed in Esau's hands. I'm doing you our herdsman,
workers and craftsmen a favor.
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Your father may acknowledge and conceive the practical aspects of
Esau's birthright, but you know the blessing of Abraham and
Isaac can't be sold for stew.
Speaker 3 (14:58):
Now, I don't know, you'd be surprised how far a
little stew can go with those two.
Speaker 2 (15:02):
What are you scheming, my son.
Speaker 3 (15:05):
Nothing you haven't already thought of.
Speaker 6 (15:08):
Mother.
Speaker 1 (15:09):
Jacob's ascent began with grabbing his brother's heel out of
the womb. Now he seized his brother's birthright, all was
falling into place for Jacob. Soon he would have the
blessing as well. This Prey Dog comproduction is only made
possible by our dedicated team of creative talents, Steve Katina,
(15:32):
Max Bard, Zach Shellabarger, and Ben Gammon are the executive
producers of The Chosen People, Narrated by Paul Coltefianu. Characters
are voiced by Jonathan Cotton, Aaron Salvato, Sarah Seltz, Mike Reagan,
Stephen Ringwold, Sylvia Zaradoc, Thomas Copeland, Junior, Rosanna Pilcher, and
Mitch Leshinsky. Music by Andrew Morgan Smith, written by Aaron Salvato,
(15:58):
bre Rosalie and Chris Ben. You can hear more Prey
dot com productions on the Prey dot Com app, available
on the Apple App Store and Google play Store. If
you enjoyed The Chosen People, please rate and leave a review,
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