0:05:55:Before the dawn of history, 0:05:57:Even since the first man|discovered his soul, 0:06:01:He has struggled against the forces 0:06:04:That sought to enslave him. 0:06:06:He saw the awful power of nature 0:06:08:Arrayed against him 0:06:10:The evil eye of the lightning, 0:06:13:The terrifying voice of the thunder, 0:06:16:The shrieking, wind-filled darkness 0:06:19:Enslaving his mind|with shackles of fear. 0:06:23:Fear bred superstition,|blinding his reason. 0:06:28:He was ridden by a host of devil gods. 0:06:31:Human dignity perished|on the altar of idolatry. 0:06:36:And tyranny arose, 0:06:39:Grinding the human spirit|beneath the conqueror's heel. 0:06:43:But deep in man's heart still burned 0:06:46:The unquenchable will for freedom. 0:06:50:When this divine spark flames|in the soul of some mortal... 0:06:55:Whether priest or soldier, 0:06:57:Artist or patriot, 0:06:59:Lover or statesman... 0:07:01:His deeds have changed|the course of human events 0:07:04:And his name survives the ages. 0:07:08:l n the village of Norah, 0:07:10:ln the land of Dan, 0:07:12:1 ,000 years before the birth of Christ, 0:07:16:Lived such a man. 0:07:18:ln him, the elements had fused|greatness and weakness, 0:07:23:Strength and folly. 0:07:25:But with these, was a bold dream... 0:07:29:Liberty for his nation. 0:07:32:The man's name was Samson. 0:07:35:For 40 years, 0:07:37:The philistines had held|his people in bondage. 0:07:43:l drove three score goats to Zorah|seeking for a wife 0:07:51:But her father said get more|or you'll lead a lonely life... 0:08:00:And he said, 0:08:02:When you return to Egypt, 0:08:05:See that you do all the wonders|which l have put in your hand. 0:08:11:And the lord said unto Moses, 0:08:14:Get you up unto pharaoh|and bring forth my people out of Egypt. 0:08:20:Pharaoh ruled the Egyptians 0:08:23:As the saran rules|the philistines here... 0:08:25:And the philistines rule us. 0:08:27:Saul, let him tell it. 0:08:29:Pharaoh said to Moses, 0:08:32:Who is this lord? 0:08:34:l know him not. 0:08:36:Your people are my slaves,|and l will not let them go. 0:08:41:But they got away through the Red Sea. 0:08:44:Someday, we'll show the saran 0:08:46:That stone can fly just as straight|as philistine spears. 0:08:50:Tell him what that slingshot's for. 0:08:52:Yes, tell him. 0:08:53:Guard your tongue, Saul. 0:08:57:Some thoughts must not be spoken. 0:09:01:May l fill my pitcher, Miriam? 0:09:02:We'll fill it together,|little Samaritan. 0:09:05:And the lord spoke unto Moses|and to Aaron, 0:09:09:Saying, when pharaoh shall say unto you 0:09:14:Show a miracle for you...|Then you shall... 0:09:17:You shall swallow your tongue, old goat. 0:09:22:Now, here's something|for you to learn... 0:09:24:Bow when a philistine passes! 0:09:26:We are a conquered people. 0:09:28:We bow only to the invisible lord. 0:09:30:Every philistine is your lord. 0:09:33:Bow! 0:09:35:Look, you scum of Dan, 0:09:36:Here's how to greet your masters. 0:09:38:Brave philistines... 0:09:40:Showing your courage|against children and old men. 0:09:44:Well... 0:09:47:Here's a jug of Dante wine 0:09:48:We haven't tasted 0:09:51:lf you come near Miriam, 0:09:52:Samson will crack your head|like a walnut. 0:09:55:Samson! 0:09:59:He saves his strength for the wenches! 0:10:03:The power of the lord|is in Samson's arm, 0:10:06:And, one day, you shall feel it. 0:10:08:Croak in the mud, old frog. 0:10:11:Ha ha ha ha! 0:10:13:Ha ha ha ha! 0:10:15:Run! Get off the street! 0:10:16:Let the old mud turtle, yell for Samson! 0:10:18:Ha ha ha ha! 0:10:22:Go on, Saul, throw it. 0:10:24:Aim for the big one. 0:10:26:No, Saul, no. 0:10:27:l'll stop one of them. 0:10:28:You will bring death to the village. 0:10:32:Samson is our warrior. 0:10:38:A leader...you? Ha. 0:10:41:Certainly, l know where you were. 0:10:43:Lesh Lakish told me. 0:10:45:You were brawling through|the streets of Timnath 0:10:48:With the philistines, 0:10:49:Drinking and dice-throwing|with our enemies. 0:10:52:l was learning their ways. 0:10:54:You'd better learn the ways of the lord. 0:10:56:Mm-mmm. You're the best cook in Zorah. 0:10:59:And you're the worst son. 0:11:01:You, the leader of Dan, 0:11:04:Chosen judge of you're people. 0:11:06:And what would you do? 0:11:07:Marry a daughter of our enemies. 0:11:09:A philistine to be the mother|of Samson's children. 0:11:14:l ought to spank you as l did,|and not so long ago. 0:11:18:Run along,|or your mother will tan your hide, too. 0:11:22:Yeah, that's the truth. 0:11:25:Now look what you've done. 0:11:28:Oh, you're a stubborn, witless ox. 0:11:31:l'm your son. 0:11:35:Oh, Samson, 0:11:36:Why can't you be like|our neighbors' sons... 0:11:38:Content to watch their fathers' flocks 0:11:40:And choose a wife from our own village? 0:11:42:Forbidden figs are sweeter. 0:11:44:But the sweetest figs grow 0:11:45:Right in your own garden. 0:11:48:Miriam's hands are never idle. 0:11:50:No cross words ever pass her lips. 0:11:53:You would harness this angel 0:11:55:To a stubborn, witless ox? 0:11:57:You're not all bad, Samson. 0:11:59:But your eyes always find|what they shouldn't. 0:12:02:Why, a wife like Miriam 0:12:03:Would bring out the good in you. 0:12:07:A man must marry 0:12:08:Where his heart leads him,|little mother. 0:12:12:A man's heart can be blind, son. 0:12:15:Samson, Samson! 0:12:17:Some philistine soldiers at the well. 0:12:19:Who this time, father? 0:12:20:The old storyteller. 0:12:21:The soldiers left, the trouble's passed. 0:12:23:The trouble with him isn't passed. 0:12:26:Tell Miriam. 0:12:27:Now, Hazell. 0:12:28:Wait and hear what your son is about. 0:12:32:Go on. Tell her. 0:12:35:Go on. 0:12:45:This time, you must have done something|really terrible. 0:12:49:Miriam, you're further|above me than the moon. 0:12:53:But not as hard to reach. 0:12:56:Only stretch out your hand. 0:12:59:l don't want to hurt you, Miriam. 0:13:03:You're like a sparrow, so gentle and... 0:13:07:That's a very gentle way of telling me 0:13:09:That you're in love with someone else. 0:13:14:You always see through people 0:13:15:As...if they were cobwebs. 0:13:19:l hear you saw a woman in Timnath. 0:13:24:Yes... 0:13:26:And l can't forget her. 0:13:32:lt is the same with me. 0:13:35:l can't forget you. 0:13:42:Miriam. 0:13:48:l'll always be here. 0:14:05:What did l tell you? 0:14:06:He wants to marry a philistine. 0:14:14:Samson... 0:14:15:You would not bring this shame upon us. 0:14:18:There's no shame in marriage, father. 0:14:20:To a philistine woman? 0:14:22:Father, Semadar pleases me. 0:14:26:Go to Tubal of Timnath 0:14:27:And say l will take|his daughter to wife. 0:14:29:The law forbids it. 0:14:31:A philistine law? 0:14:34:Samson. 0:14:37:Oh, Samson, what will come to you|on the road you're traveling? 0:14:45:A golden-haired wife, little mother, 0:14:48:Who won't beat me with wooden spoons. 0:14:52:Ohh...oh, Samson, Samson, 0:14:53:You're blind. 0:14:56:You turn away from Mirian, 0:14:58:From everything that's good|in your life! 0:15:02:Just because he's seen a woman|at Timnath... 0:15:06:A woman in silks and jewels. 0:15:16:Ohh... 0:15:17:Magnificent. 0:15:20:Ooh, Your rich gifts 0:15:22:Rob me of words, Ahtur. 0:15:24:They'll rob you of a daughter, Tubal, 0:15:26:And enrich me with a wife. 0:15:32:The military governor of Dan 0:15:34:Does my house great honor. 0:15:37:Semadar is a fit mate for a soldier. 0:15:40:Now, here's a new weave|from the looms of Gaza. 0:15:44:They call it gauze. 0:15:49:Oh, beautiful... 0:15:52:Beautiful! 0:15:53:Take it over to the light. 0:15:58:Semadar. 0:16:00:Semada... 0:16:15:But you haven't even shown... 0:16:15:She throws the javelin 0:16:17:Like the goddess Dictynna. 0:16:18:l'm taking her with me 0:16:19:On the saran's lion hunt...|With your permission. 0:16:23:Oh, yes, of...of course, of course. 0:16:27:You know, l have another daughter... 0:16:29:Semadar's younger sister. 0:16:31:Oh, unbelievable beauty. 0:16:40:That's a good throw. 0:16:44:But the lion's heart's at the other end. 0:16:53:Have you lost your senses? 0:16:54:The hunting party and|the saran are coming from Gaza. 0:16:59:l'll help him kill the lion. 0:17:00:You'd rather help the lion|kill the saran. 0:17:02:Not until he gives permission|for our marriage. 0:17:05:Our marriage? 0:17:06:You have lost your senses. 0:17:08:And my heart. 0:17:11:You've whispered that|in a lot of pretty ears. 0:17:14:None as pretty as yours. 0:17:27:My sister does her lion|hunting with plum pits. 0:17:31:Be good, now,|or the game may eat the hunter. 0:17:34:l can't really blame her|for hunting you. 0:17:39:Samson, you are rather like a lion. 0:17:42:Then you should learn more|about lion hunting. 0:17:44:Proud and strong and fearless. 0:17:47:But not very wise. 0:17:49:Ahtur. 0:17:51:Here. l brought a thorn for a rose. 0:17:54:Oh, thank you, Ahtur. 0:17:57:Balances perfectly. 0:18:01:There's only one Danite 0:18:02:Fool enough to climb this wall. 0:18:11:The governor of Dan has a hunter's eye. 0:18:15:l just told Semadar... 0:18:16:Yes, l heard you. 0:18:22:You'll hunt from my chariot today,|Semadar. 0:18:25:Samson thinks he can help us|kill the lion. 0:18:30:We're very grateful, 0:18:33:But the lord of the five cities, 0:18:34:Whose conquests reach|from the Nile to Babylon, 0:18:38:May succeed without the assistance|of a judge of shepherds. 0:18:42:A shepherd needs to know|more about lions than a king. 0:18:46:His life depends upon it. 0:18:48:A shepherd obeys the law. 0:18:50:His life depends on that. 0:18:53:The first law your fathers learned 0:18:55:Was to bow before philistine spears. 0:19:00:You like to have people|bow to the might of spears. 0:19:05:l like to have spears... 0:19:08:Bow to people. 0:19:16:Especially beautiful wo...
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