Moses: Born of Water and Fire (2026) Movie Script
How much longer shall I
bear the stench of these people
if it is the Hebrews you refer to sire
just say the word no
they are of some use to me
my only concern is that
they multiply too quickly
then the solution is simple
we snuff out the strongest men
and anyone who poses a threat to the throne
that will take too long
for every male that is killed
there are three more that are born
and raised ready to take his place
then what would you have me do sire
we must decrease their number
while also crushing their spirits
we must subdue them
before they overthrow us
do as I tell you you and your
men are to march into their homes
and take what is most precious to them
the first born male child
they pose the single handed
biggest threat to my empire
you are to take them and
throw them into the Nile
as you wish sire
certainly the gods will forgive me
he won't stop crying don't worry
everything will be okay.
I think they're gone
take him put him with the others
no
Please
please no
not my son please
I beg of you why
they took him Lord
why Lord
please bring him back to me
look at how brave you are
you're so calm even in the
midst of all this commotion.
Miriam
come quickly it is time to go
hurry Miriam we don't have much time.
Lord
if I have found any favor in thy sight
please spare my child
Miriam
it is your responsibility
to watch over your brother
while the guards are searching the houses
if it is the Lord's will
I will come back and get him in
the morning when the coast is clear
do you understand yes mother I understand.
I will not leave his side
what is that over there in the tall grass
it appears to be a basket of some sort
your Majesty
it intrigues me
both of you go and fetch it for me
as you wish your Majesty
oh no
my brother.
I have truly failed you now
a gift from the gods
it's a beautiful baby boy
there's no telling how long
he has been abandoned
he must be starving
would you like for me to fetch a
female slave to nurse him for you
your Majesty oh
he will need much more than nursing
do you know of someone
who would be willing to help.
I know someone who'll do it
come at once girl show yourself to me
oh Miriam
you've really done it this time
tell the mother you know
that I will pay her handsomely
for two years to wean him
ready to lose little brother
what are you talking about Moses
you know I'm the oldest yeah so
and Pharaoh's favorite ha ha ha
I wasn't referring to your age
little Ramses
and the only reason that Pharaoh
favors you is that you kiss up to him
say what you will but when I am Pharaoh
you will be the one kissing up to me
ha ha ha oh
is that so little Ramses
it is so uh huh
as a matter of fact I'll make you a wager
if you beat me I will tell
you a secret ha ha ha
what secret could you possibly
have that is worth knowing
I guess that is for me to know
and for you to find out on guard
you are weaker than I remember
little Ramses if you are to become Pharaoh
surely Egypt will be in grave danger
any last words little Ramses
you are stronger than I remember brother
a wager is a wager.
I will tell you my secret
ha ha ha
go on ha ha ha
what lie have you conjured up this time
I have no lies to tell only truth
that I was sworn to never reveal ooh
okay I am intrigued
tell your secret
let's just say that the real
reason that Pharaoh favors me
to be the heir of his throne
is that I am the only
eligible Egyptian in the family
ha ha ha and though you are the shortest
you are also the oldest but I
am no less Egyptian than you
little Ramses I am sick of
you calling me that Moses
you don't get it do you
you're not one of us you
never were and never will be.
I think your sore loser
jealousy is setting in
I'm going home you can run
from the truth all you want Moses
ask the woman you call mother if I am lying.
I'm not a sore loser
you're just a sore winner
my son
why do you look so forlorn
is it true
is it true that this is
not really my family
that is nonsense of course
this is your family Moses
who told you such a lie.
Ramses said that he was
sworn not to tell anyone
he claims that I was adopted.
Ramses is spoiled and very jealous of you
he's bound to say anything
you are evading my question
mother and you are forgetting
who you are talking to Moses
on your knees
forgive me mother.
I lost my patience when you were a child
I found you in this very lake
tucked away in a basket in the tall grass
what but where did I come from
who did I belong to one
of the Hebrews I'm sure
but blood could not make you anymore
my child blood does more
than tell whose child you are
it is my heritage my culture
my people how could you
hide from me who I really am
you were nothing just like your people
until I adopted you the gods
saw fit to make you a prince
you are a lord over your people
not a slave
where is your gratitude gratitude
you have made me a traitor
to my own mother and father
you have made me despise
the very people that gave me life
yes gratitude
do you know what that word means
Moses
you would have been thrown into
the Nile and fed to the crocodiles
like all of the others if it were
not for the gods favoring you
with all due respect mother
I do not need any more
favors from your gods
Moses do not leave my presence
when I am talking to you Moses
it is true.
I am a slave
heave pull
heave pull
lift it higher now
how is the project progressing
for the new temple build
my son we are nearly finished father
with just three more months of hard lab our
everything should be
ready that is excellent news
and what of Moses Moses
what about him would you like to know
has he been an asset to the construction
surely his ability to speak the
Hebrew language has been helpful
he ought to be able to speak their language
after all he is a slave
just like them speak up
a true Pharaoh does not mumble
like a child when he is disgruntled
would you have me speak my mind father
Moses is not some golden child
he is a threat to the throne
don't you think I know that
I only intended to amuse your
mother when she asked to adopt him.
I thought she would
raise him as a house slave
and care for him like a pet
I had no clue she wanted
to make him as a prince
well it's too late now father
he has already gained favor with the slaves
and now that he knows he is one of them
now he knows what please
do not tell me
your jealousy has blinded you and
caused your tongue to be unbridled
I could not help it father
he parades around the palace like
he has Egyptian blood in his veins
when I know he should be pouring my wine
you are losing sight of
the bigger picture Ramses
a man who discovers he has
been lied to is very dangerous
but you taught me that a
dangerous man is unstable
and an unstable man is
bound to make a mistake
so all we have to do is wait
excuse me master
forgive me
faster old man
you are pathetic you are nothing.
I don't care how tired you are I said move
are you deaf I'm going to give
you until the count of three to move
and after that I will finish
you for good Hebrew
hey
leave that man alone let him go
hey.
I said let him go
he only speaks Hebrew leave him be.
I do not know what you are
saying move or you are dead.
I said leave the old man alone
no
He's dead.
I was only trying to help
freeze Moses
don't take another step
Moses what have you done
this water is so cool today
yes it is much needed in this heat
be careful don't spill it on your new tunic
may I ask you ladies a question
go ahead and ask Zipporah
we all know it's gonna
be about finding a man
do not underestimate my intelligence
my sister in fact
I'll have a serious and
complex numerical equation
I am trying to solve you
can't be so quick to judge Noa
go on then Zipporah
what is your query thank you Mahla
my equation is how tall do you
think my husband would need to be
my my
my my
what do we have here
a well where every part of
me can be quenched thoroughly
good morning ladies
care if my friend and I sample the goods
those weak women this shall be our well
now let us drink until our
hearts are content cheers
hey
put it back that does not belong to you
go on your way Egyptian
your words have no power here
words always have power you
just have to know which ones to use
come back here we must catch them
excuse me excuse me sir are you alright.
Madam
is this your well it is
my father Jethro's well
may I get you some water
you look half dead I felt half dead
before I heard your sweet voice
may I ask your name
my name is Zipporah.
Zipporah
what a lovely name
look at our precious son
he is perfect.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses
here I am I am here
do not come any closer take off
your sandals this ground is holy.
I am the God of your father
the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob
I've seen the suffering
of my people in Egypt
I've heard their cries and I
know what they're going through
I've come down to rescue them
and bring them into a
good and spacious land
flowing with milk and honey
now I'm sending you to Pharaoh
so you can bring my people
the Israelites out of Egypt
who am I to go to Pharaoh
and how could I possibly
bring Israel out of Egypt
I will be with you here's the sign
when you bring the people out
you all will worship me on this mountain
if I go to the Israelites and say
the God of your father sent me
and they ask what's his name
what am I supposed to tell them
tell them I Am Who I Am
tell them that the Lord the God of Abraham
Isaac and Jacob has sent you
this is my name forever but what if they do
not believe me
throw the staff in your hand on the ground
reach out and grab it by the tail
this is so they will believe
that the God of Abraham
Isaac and Jacob has appeared to you
put your hand inside your robe
put it back
if they don't believe the first sign
they'll believe the second
and if they still don't believe
take some water from the
Nile and pour it on the ground
and the water will turn into blood.
Lord I'm not a good speaker
I never have been I get tongue tied
I speak slowly and not clearly
who made people's mouths
who makes them able to speak
hear or see isn't it me
now go I will help you speak
and I will tell you what to say
please Lord
send someone else
your brother Aaron can speak well
he's already on his way to meet you
he will talk to the people for you
I will help both of you speak
and teach you what to do
take this staff in your hand
you will use it to perform miracles
good morning my love you're up early.
Moses
talk to me I am still your wife.
I heard from God today you heard from God
you mean the God your
father Jethro told me about
the one true living God well then
tell me
what did he say
he wants me to go back to Egypt
Egypt but you can't
that is a death wish they
will have you killed on sight
then that is a risk I am
going to have to take Zipporah
how can you be so selfish Moses
do I not have a say in the matter
do you think I want to do this
I am a wanted fugitive Zipporah
I am only going because I have to
I am your wife Moses
does that count for nothing
should a man obey his
wife's voice over God's
what would you have me do
go back to God and ask you
to send someone else surely
you will consider you have a family
don't you think I tried that.
Zipporah you have known
your God longer than I have
tell me if you know him to
be one to change his mind
tell me this if you can
truthfully say that you believe
it is not God's will
for me to go I will not.
I packed you some bread for your trip
how long is your trip to Egypt
it will be a 20 day journey.
God said my brother Aaron is
on his way to meet me on the way.
I will miss you Moses
please be careful do not be afraid Zipporah.
God will be with me.
I will send word when it is finished
and what if I do not receive word
then know that I love you and I did my best
wait
oh father
why must you leave me here alone
you are not alone my husband
you have me this is true
but a man's father holds
a special place in the heart
that no one can fill Ramses
you are Pharaoh now you should
be rejoicing instead of mourning
I fear that I am not
ready to wear that title
let alone build an empire
the Empire is already built Ramses
all you have to do is expand it
greater than your father ever could
mind your tongue woman.
I could never be greater than my father
forgive me you know what I mean.
Ramses
instead of regretting your father's absence
find a way to immortalize
his image and his legacy
perhaps you are right.
I will erect the largest statue
of my father known to man
send for my guards.
I will get the Hebrews
to work on it immediately
it shall be done as you command my Pharaoh
good morning your Majesty
sleep well who are you
what do you want with me.
I have no money Relax Moses.
I am Aaron
your brother Aaron
but how did you find me
God sent me to meet you.
I found you in the middle of the desert
half dead next to your camel
my camel is he alright
we both fainted from the heat
oh no let me be more specific
you were half dead he was completely dead
but I did get a nice coat out of him
you skinned my dead camel
well when you say it like that
it sounds terrible I couldn't
let him just go to waste
you truly must be my brother
I've known you for five minutes
and you're already getting
under my skin literally
Moses.
God told me that you needed my
help to deliver a message to the people
what is it.
I have come to set God's people free.
I see well
the first step is to speak with the elders
you cannot go before them looking like that
are the rumors true have you
dragged that traitor back in our midst
Moses is not a traitor he is our brother
and we are to show him some respect
I suggest that you do the same Aaron
do not forget your place
I mind my place well
for 400 years we have cried for deliverance
for 400 years
the leather whips of the Egyptians
have struck the backs of our sons
for 400 years the ambitions of our fathers
have been trampled
under the feet of oppression
to the point that our people
no longer dare to dream
we dream of God's fulfilled promise
that he will send us a deliverer
but that time has not come yet
that is where you are mistaken
elder.
God has sent us a deliverer
you could not possibly
mean the traitor fugitive
you are hiding in your tent
Moses
come at once my brother
so what is your plan
do you plan to just
march into Pharaoh's court
and demand we be set free
that is precisely the plan
you fool ha ha ha.
Pharaoh will have you killed on sight
there is no way he will yield
it is simply impossible
show them what you showed me Moses
this is sorcery it is not sorcery
it is the tangible power of God
if this startles you or
challenges your religion elders
let me warn you
you ain't seen nothing yet
it is beautiful
it looks just like him.
I want it to stand 300 feet tall
and I want it completed before
my father is put in his tomb
you have 70 days 70 days.
Pharaoh that is impossible
the statue won't be stable impossible
oh how I despise that word
how may I serve you Pharaoh
I want the statue of my father to stand
300 feet tall
you now have 35 days
thanks to your friend on the floor
now tell me
is that going to be impossible
no your Majesty
it shall be done as you command
do I have to beg to get a
cup of wine in my own palace
forgive the intrusion your Majesty
you have a visitor
who dares to show up to the
Pharaoh's court unannounced
he would not tell me his name
your Majesty but he
claims to be your brother
my brother
send him in at once.
Moses
my bastard brother little Ramses
it's been a long time I
told you not to call me that
give me one good reason I
shouldn't cut out your tongue Hebrew
how about a wager for old time's sake
you kill one of my men abandoned
my kingdom and your family
and worried my father
until his dying breath
what could you possibly have to offer me
peace and tranquility Pharaoh
as long as you obey God's
command his command
and which god issues a command to Pharaoh
there is only one true living God
the God of Abraham Isaac
and Jacob I know none of these people
nor your God you suddenly
Learned about in the desert
very well what is this command Pharaoh
let my people go
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
is this some kind of joke
ha ha ha ha ha ha
truly Moses
you have gotten funnier over the
past 40 years
I assure you this is no joke Pharaoh
and what if I do not accept your wager
then you will witness
the mighty hand of God
your words are weak and futile Moses
show me the power of
your invisible God
if he indeed has any as you wish Pharaoh
Aaron
throw down your staff
is this the mighty power
of your God you claim
very well.
Jannes Jambres
show this Hebrew what real power looks like
well
what is your answer
I am not impressed by your
glorified worm with teeth Moses
you have done nothing but
disturb my peace rather than give it
allow me to return the favor
tell your people that from this day
their workload will be doubled
no your people will not be
given straw to make bricks
they must search on their
own and find it where they can
but must still meet their daily quota
and when they complain
I will be sure that they
know that it is their great
fearless leader Moses
they must thank don't do this Ramses
now get out of my sight
before I have your head.
Akiva that was the name of my
son who died today because of you
what do you mean my friend
my son had a heart condition
and because of your meddling
our work has been doubled
he took his last breath in my arms
I am so sorry my brother
I am not your brother you are
never to forget my son's name
or I will kill you myself
say his name say it
say it Akiva.
Akiva.
I will never forget
well I
for one think that things went fairly well
all things considered.
I made a fool of myself I
should have never come.
I miss my wife and my son
look at the bright side Moses
we didn't die no
but someone else did people
are suffering because of my actions
I should have stayed in
the fields with my sheep
I am no leader and what
exactly makes a leader Moses
selflessness
leaving behind comfort and
pleasure to meet the needs of others.
I for one
think that God made a fine choice
you're only saying that
because you're my brother
even if I am it doesn't
make it any less true
there is an old saying that goes
many are called but only a few are chosen
why do you suppose that is Moses
because only some of them are special
it is because only a few answer the call
you are one of those few Moses
chosen.
I must have been chosen to fail
chosen to bring shame
and grief to my people
you were chosen to be a deliverer
some of the people hate you
I mean really hate you
but some of them have come up to me
and expressed how much
hope you've given them.
I've always admired you Moses
even when I was a boy
really
you were watching me grow up from afar
but I must confess
it was hard watching Ramses grow
up with you as a brother in my place
yet here we are
it's funny how God seems to
love making the impossible possible
so if God can work a
miracle in my life and yours
what is stopping him from
working the impossible for his people
I walked right into that one
didn't I
the way I see it we have two options
either we can pack our tent
go our separate ways or what
we can stop sucking our thumbs
and be the men of faith
God has called us to be
I've been running my whole life
it's time that I stand my ground
then what is the plan
get some rest
tomorrow we have an early start
what a beautiful peaceful morning
it is indeed beautiful Pharaoh
did I ask you to speak
shut up and wave your fan
yes your majesty
forgive me
what is the plan Moses
just wait for my lead
when I tell you stretch your staff
over the water what will happen
just wait and see
trust me
your Majesty
there are two men standing
in the tall grass ahead
it may be an ambush
that is hardly an ambush Jannes
that is just Moses and that
Hebrew slave he claims is his brother
what's his name I believe
his name is Aaron your Majesty
remind me to tell my wife to
put you back on shelling peas
here he comes get ready
is there something I can do for you Moses
or do your people desire more labor
this is the very river
your mother found me in
the very river that bore the
blood of my people's first born sons
and it shall bear your blood also
if you do not stop torturing
me with your presence haha
I have asked you kindly Pharaoh
I have given you warning
but you choose not to listen
I will strike the water that is in the Nile
and it shall turn into blood
Moses I am getting
very tired of this charade
go crawl back under the desert
rock you came from now Aaron
stretch your rod over the water
well
what is it
is it truly blood it is
the oldest trick we know
this is no miracle just the
work of another skilled magician
do you hear that Moses
your tricks will not work
give up and leave me alone
we'll see how confident you are
when your people struggle
to find drinkable water
for the next seven days
precious hearts
we are at war
but in this battle
we will show the enemy how
people of God fight their battles.
I have had enough of this
when they raise their swords
we will bend our knees in prayer
when they smite our backs with whips
our God will smite their land
with plagues but your hand
when they spit in our faces
we will lift our voices in praise
and our God will shake the earth
oh Israel
take courage for today is your
day of change today is your exodus
and what if Pharaoh still does not agree
oh I am counting on the fact
that he won't
how much more of this can Pharaoh take
there is only one way to find out
no I will not no
the answer will always be no
tomorrow is the last and final plague
after this Pharaoh will
drive us out completely
but you must obey every
instruction the Lord has given
each family must select a spotless lamb
one year old then on
the 14th day of this month
you are to slaughter it
take some of the blood and
paint it on the two doorposts
and on the lintel of your homes
when the night comes shut your doors
because the spirit of death is coming
in the dead of night pass over every house
where you find the blood Mark upon the door
but where no Mark is found you
shall enter and strike down the first born
this is the task laid upon you
is everyone okay
did everyone's child survive
you do not have to shout I
do not even have any children
bang on someone else's door
my son
my only son
why have the gods punished me so sorely
is everyone okay check on your neighbors.
I want to make sure
everyone is accounted for
get out of the way get out of my way.
I am looking for Moses
what does it say Moses.
Pharaoh has reached a decision
children of Israel we are free
by god it is finally done
today shall forever be a day of memorial
it shall be a holiday for every generation
this is the day god removed the
restrictions on his people's praise
this is the day god delivered
his people from bondage
precious hearts follow me
follow me follow me
look water
we are finally here
what do we do now Moses.
I don't know Aaron
what do you mean you don't know
I mean I literally don't know.
I hadn't thought this far
tell me what to do Moses.
I trust you make the people take a break
I must go petition God for his guidance
oh Ramses
look at you I cannot bear your sobbing
leave me be woman
can't you see I am grieving
my son
I can see that you are allowing the
Hebrews to rip your kingdom apart
I do not have the energy nor
the concern to bear your nagging
leave me be while you sit here
mourning what is already lost
the Hebrews are escaping by the millions
they do not escape.
I ordered them to be set free
are you telling me that you willingly let
2.3 million slaves
walk out your front door yes
I did I can bear no more of this
I have lost my father and now my son
I can't stomach anymore nor can I
stomach anymore of your weakness.
Ramses.
I watched you wage a war of
ego with your so called brother
for nine months
I wondered why you didn't kill him
on sight as your father would have
now I see it was not out of sentiment
you are afraid of him afraid.
Pharaoh is afraid of no one
while you sulk in your tears
the Hebrews have borrowed
50,000 pounds of gold and silver
from their maidens and
are headed to the desert
they've poisoned our waters
killed our cattle destroyed our crops
and killed your son
when will you stop this and
stand up and be Pharaoh
assemble my men and my chariots at once
my God.
I am certain you did not lead
us here to leave us stranded
what would you have me do
charge kill every one of
them don't let one escape
charge forward attack
Aaron they are coming.
Ramses and his army.
God please do not abandon your people
hold the line
what is he doing
has he lost his mind
are you all coming
or shall I go alone haha
have faith my friend have
faith everyone follow Moses
well don't just stand there
like a starnated fool kill them
everyone is accounted for
but the Egyptians are almost across
shut the oceans
mouth
we are free yes finally free.
Moses.
Ramses my brother
you allowed your stubbornness
to weigh you down to the grave
take heart Moses
do not allow your soul to be brought
down low in a moment of victory
it is not easy to lose
someone you once knew
even if you eventually grew apart.
I feel that I lost a brother
you have
and you should feel absolutely
awful about yourself what
well you act as if those were
the words you wanted to hear
look around you Moses
you have not lost a brother
you gained 600,000 brothers
plus one
well I suppose that is
something to be grateful for
well Moses
our fearless leader
we are no longer slaves
tell me my dear brother
what's next.
Joseph
come quickly I have
something very special for you
you shall not enter
bear the stench of these people
if it is the Hebrews you refer to sire
just say the word no
they are of some use to me
my only concern is that
they multiply too quickly
then the solution is simple
we snuff out the strongest men
and anyone who poses a threat to the throne
that will take too long
for every male that is killed
there are three more that are born
and raised ready to take his place
then what would you have me do sire
we must decrease their number
while also crushing their spirits
we must subdue them
before they overthrow us
do as I tell you you and your
men are to march into their homes
and take what is most precious to them
the first born male child
they pose the single handed
biggest threat to my empire
you are to take them and
throw them into the Nile
as you wish sire
certainly the gods will forgive me
he won't stop crying don't worry
everything will be okay.
I think they're gone
take him put him with the others
no
Please
please no
not my son please
I beg of you why
they took him Lord
why Lord
please bring him back to me
look at how brave you are
you're so calm even in the
midst of all this commotion.
Miriam
come quickly it is time to go
hurry Miriam we don't have much time.
Lord
if I have found any favor in thy sight
please spare my child
Miriam
it is your responsibility
to watch over your brother
while the guards are searching the houses
if it is the Lord's will
I will come back and get him in
the morning when the coast is clear
do you understand yes mother I understand.
I will not leave his side
what is that over there in the tall grass
it appears to be a basket of some sort
your Majesty
it intrigues me
both of you go and fetch it for me
as you wish your Majesty
oh no
my brother.
I have truly failed you now
a gift from the gods
it's a beautiful baby boy
there's no telling how long
he has been abandoned
he must be starving
would you like for me to fetch a
female slave to nurse him for you
your Majesty oh
he will need much more than nursing
do you know of someone
who would be willing to help.
I know someone who'll do it
come at once girl show yourself to me
oh Miriam
you've really done it this time
tell the mother you know
that I will pay her handsomely
for two years to wean him
ready to lose little brother
what are you talking about Moses
you know I'm the oldest yeah so
and Pharaoh's favorite ha ha ha
I wasn't referring to your age
little Ramses
and the only reason that Pharaoh
favors you is that you kiss up to him
say what you will but when I am Pharaoh
you will be the one kissing up to me
ha ha ha oh
is that so little Ramses
it is so uh huh
as a matter of fact I'll make you a wager
if you beat me I will tell
you a secret ha ha ha
what secret could you possibly
have that is worth knowing
I guess that is for me to know
and for you to find out on guard
you are weaker than I remember
little Ramses if you are to become Pharaoh
surely Egypt will be in grave danger
any last words little Ramses
you are stronger than I remember brother
a wager is a wager.
I will tell you my secret
ha ha ha
go on ha ha ha
what lie have you conjured up this time
I have no lies to tell only truth
that I was sworn to never reveal ooh
okay I am intrigued
tell your secret
let's just say that the real
reason that Pharaoh favors me
to be the heir of his throne
is that I am the only
eligible Egyptian in the family
ha ha ha and though you are the shortest
you are also the oldest but I
am no less Egyptian than you
little Ramses I am sick of
you calling me that Moses
you don't get it do you
you're not one of us you
never were and never will be.
I think your sore loser
jealousy is setting in
I'm going home you can run
from the truth all you want Moses
ask the woman you call mother if I am lying.
I'm not a sore loser
you're just a sore winner
my son
why do you look so forlorn
is it true
is it true that this is
not really my family
that is nonsense of course
this is your family Moses
who told you such a lie.
Ramses said that he was
sworn not to tell anyone
he claims that I was adopted.
Ramses is spoiled and very jealous of you
he's bound to say anything
you are evading my question
mother and you are forgetting
who you are talking to Moses
on your knees
forgive me mother.
I lost my patience when you were a child
I found you in this very lake
tucked away in a basket in the tall grass
what but where did I come from
who did I belong to one
of the Hebrews I'm sure
but blood could not make you anymore
my child blood does more
than tell whose child you are
it is my heritage my culture
my people how could you
hide from me who I really am
you were nothing just like your people
until I adopted you the gods
saw fit to make you a prince
you are a lord over your people
not a slave
where is your gratitude gratitude
you have made me a traitor
to my own mother and father
you have made me despise
the very people that gave me life
yes gratitude
do you know what that word means
Moses
you would have been thrown into
the Nile and fed to the crocodiles
like all of the others if it were
not for the gods favoring you
with all due respect mother
I do not need any more
favors from your gods
Moses do not leave my presence
when I am talking to you Moses
it is true.
I am a slave
heave pull
heave pull
lift it higher now
how is the project progressing
for the new temple build
my son we are nearly finished father
with just three more months of hard lab our
everything should be
ready that is excellent news
and what of Moses Moses
what about him would you like to know
has he been an asset to the construction
surely his ability to speak the
Hebrew language has been helpful
he ought to be able to speak their language
after all he is a slave
just like them speak up
a true Pharaoh does not mumble
like a child when he is disgruntled
would you have me speak my mind father
Moses is not some golden child
he is a threat to the throne
don't you think I know that
I only intended to amuse your
mother when she asked to adopt him.
I thought she would
raise him as a house slave
and care for him like a pet
I had no clue she wanted
to make him as a prince
well it's too late now father
he has already gained favor with the slaves
and now that he knows he is one of them
now he knows what please
do not tell me
your jealousy has blinded you and
caused your tongue to be unbridled
I could not help it father
he parades around the palace like
he has Egyptian blood in his veins
when I know he should be pouring my wine
you are losing sight of
the bigger picture Ramses
a man who discovers he has
been lied to is very dangerous
but you taught me that a
dangerous man is unstable
and an unstable man is
bound to make a mistake
so all we have to do is wait
excuse me master
forgive me
faster old man
you are pathetic you are nothing.
I don't care how tired you are I said move
are you deaf I'm going to give
you until the count of three to move
and after that I will finish
you for good Hebrew
hey
leave that man alone let him go
hey.
I said let him go
he only speaks Hebrew leave him be.
I do not know what you are
saying move or you are dead.
I said leave the old man alone
no
He's dead.
I was only trying to help
freeze Moses
don't take another step
Moses what have you done
this water is so cool today
yes it is much needed in this heat
be careful don't spill it on your new tunic
may I ask you ladies a question
go ahead and ask Zipporah
we all know it's gonna
be about finding a man
do not underestimate my intelligence
my sister in fact
I'll have a serious and
complex numerical equation
I am trying to solve you
can't be so quick to judge Noa
go on then Zipporah
what is your query thank you Mahla
my equation is how tall do you
think my husband would need to be
my my
my my
what do we have here
a well where every part of
me can be quenched thoroughly
good morning ladies
care if my friend and I sample the goods
those weak women this shall be our well
now let us drink until our
hearts are content cheers
hey
put it back that does not belong to you
go on your way Egyptian
your words have no power here
words always have power you
just have to know which ones to use
come back here we must catch them
excuse me excuse me sir are you alright.
Madam
is this your well it is
my father Jethro's well
may I get you some water
you look half dead I felt half dead
before I heard your sweet voice
may I ask your name
my name is Zipporah.
Zipporah
what a lovely name
look at our precious son
he is perfect.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses.
Moses
here I am I am here
do not come any closer take off
your sandals this ground is holy.
I am the God of your father
the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob
I've seen the suffering
of my people in Egypt
I've heard their cries and I
know what they're going through
I've come down to rescue them
and bring them into a
good and spacious land
flowing with milk and honey
now I'm sending you to Pharaoh
so you can bring my people
the Israelites out of Egypt
who am I to go to Pharaoh
and how could I possibly
bring Israel out of Egypt
I will be with you here's the sign
when you bring the people out
you all will worship me on this mountain
if I go to the Israelites and say
the God of your father sent me
and they ask what's his name
what am I supposed to tell them
tell them I Am Who I Am
tell them that the Lord the God of Abraham
Isaac and Jacob has sent you
this is my name forever but what if they do
not believe me
throw the staff in your hand on the ground
reach out and grab it by the tail
this is so they will believe
that the God of Abraham
Isaac and Jacob has appeared to you
put your hand inside your robe
put it back
if they don't believe the first sign
they'll believe the second
and if they still don't believe
take some water from the
Nile and pour it on the ground
and the water will turn into blood.
Lord I'm not a good speaker
I never have been I get tongue tied
I speak slowly and not clearly
who made people's mouths
who makes them able to speak
hear or see isn't it me
now go I will help you speak
and I will tell you what to say
please Lord
send someone else
your brother Aaron can speak well
he's already on his way to meet you
he will talk to the people for you
I will help both of you speak
and teach you what to do
take this staff in your hand
you will use it to perform miracles
good morning my love you're up early.
Moses
talk to me I am still your wife.
I heard from God today you heard from God
you mean the God your
father Jethro told me about
the one true living God well then
tell me
what did he say
he wants me to go back to Egypt
Egypt but you can't
that is a death wish they
will have you killed on sight
then that is a risk I am
going to have to take Zipporah
how can you be so selfish Moses
do I not have a say in the matter
do you think I want to do this
I am a wanted fugitive Zipporah
I am only going because I have to
I am your wife Moses
does that count for nothing
should a man obey his
wife's voice over God's
what would you have me do
go back to God and ask you
to send someone else surely
you will consider you have a family
don't you think I tried that.
Zipporah you have known
your God longer than I have
tell me if you know him to
be one to change his mind
tell me this if you can
truthfully say that you believe
it is not God's will
for me to go I will not.
I packed you some bread for your trip
how long is your trip to Egypt
it will be a 20 day journey.
God said my brother Aaron is
on his way to meet me on the way.
I will miss you Moses
please be careful do not be afraid Zipporah.
God will be with me.
I will send word when it is finished
and what if I do not receive word
then know that I love you and I did my best
wait
oh father
why must you leave me here alone
you are not alone my husband
you have me this is true
but a man's father holds
a special place in the heart
that no one can fill Ramses
you are Pharaoh now you should
be rejoicing instead of mourning
I fear that I am not
ready to wear that title
let alone build an empire
the Empire is already built Ramses
all you have to do is expand it
greater than your father ever could
mind your tongue woman.
I could never be greater than my father
forgive me you know what I mean.
Ramses
instead of regretting your father's absence
find a way to immortalize
his image and his legacy
perhaps you are right.
I will erect the largest statue
of my father known to man
send for my guards.
I will get the Hebrews
to work on it immediately
it shall be done as you command my Pharaoh
good morning your Majesty
sleep well who are you
what do you want with me.
I have no money Relax Moses.
I am Aaron
your brother Aaron
but how did you find me
God sent me to meet you.
I found you in the middle of the desert
half dead next to your camel
my camel is he alright
we both fainted from the heat
oh no let me be more specific
you were half dead he was completely dead
but I did get a nice coat out of him
you skinned my dead camel
well when you say it like that
it sounds terrible I couldn't
let him just go to waste
you truly must be my brother
I've known you for five minutes
and you're already getting
under my skin literally
Moses.
God told me that you needed my
help to deliver a message to the people
what is it.
I have come to set God's people free.
I see well
the first step is to speak with the elders
you cannot go before them looking like that
are the rumors true have you
dragged that traitor back in our midst
Moses is not a traitor he is our brother
and we are to show him some respect
I suggest that you do the same Aaron
do not forget your place
I mind my place well
for 400 years we have cried for deliverance
for 400 years
the leather whips of the Egyptians
have struck the backs of our sons
for 400 years the ambitions of our fathers
have been trampled
under the feet of oppression
to the point that our people
no longer dare to dream
we dream of God's fulfilled promise
that he will send us a deliverer
but that time has not come yet
that is where you are mistaken
elder.
God has sent us a deliverer
you could not possibly
mean the traitor fugitive
you are hiding in your tent
Moses
come at once my brother
so what is your plan
do you plan to just
march into Pharaoh's court
and demand we be set free
that is precisely the plan
you fool ha ha ha.
Pharaoh will have you killed on sight
there is no way he will yield
it is simply impossible
show them what you showed me Moses
this is sorcery it is not sorcery
it is the tangible power of God
if this startles you or
challenges your religion elders
let me warn you
you ain't seen nothing yet
it is beautiful
it looks just like him.
I want it to stand 300 feet tall
and I want it completed before
my father is put in his tomb
you have 70 days 70 days.
Pharaoh that is impossible
the statue won't be stable impossible
oh how I despise that word
how may I serve you Pharaoh
I want the statue of my father to stand
300 feet tall
you now have 35 days
thanks to your friend on the floor
now tell me
is that going to be impossible
no your Majesty
it shall be done as you command
do I have to beg to get a
cup of wine in my own palace
forgive the intrusion your Majesty
you have a visitor
who dares to show up to the
Pharaoh's court unannounced
he would not tell me his name
your Majesty but he
claims to be your brother
my brother
send him in at once.
Moses
my bastard brother little Ramses
it's been a long time I
told you not to call me that
give me one good reason I
shouldn't cut out your tongue Hebrew
how about a wager for old time's sake
you kill one of my men abandoned
my kingdom and your family
and worried my father
until his dying breath
what could you possibly have to offer me
peace and tranquility Pharaoh
as long as you obey God's
command his command
and which god issues a command to Pharaoh
there is only one true living God
the God of Abraham Isaac
and Jacob I know none of these people
nor your God you suddenly
Learned about in the desert
very well what is this command Pharaoh
let my people go
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
is this some kind of joke
ha ha ha ha ha ha
truly Moses
you have gotten funnier over the
past 40 years
I assure you this is no joke Pharaoh
and what if I do not accept your wager
then you will witness
the mighty hand of God
your words are weak and futile Moses
show me the power of
your invisible God
if he indeed has any as you wish Pharaoh
Aaron
throw down your staff
is this the mighty power
of your God you claim
very well.
Jannes Jambres
show this Hebrew what real power looks like
well
what is your answer
I am not impressed by your
glorified worm with teeth Moses
you have done nothing but
disturb my peace rather than give it
allow me to return the favor
tell your people that from this day
their workload will be doubled
no your people will not be
given straw to make bricks
they must search on their
own and find it where they can
but must still meet their daily quota
and when they complain
I will be sure that they
know that it is their great
fearless leader Moses
they must thank don't do this Ramses
now get out of my sight
before I have your head.
Akiva that was the name of my
son who died today because of you
what do you mean my friend
my son had a heart condition
and because of your meddling
our work has been doubled
he took his last breath in my arms
I am so sorry my brother
I am not your brother you are
never to forget my son's name
or I will kill you myself
say his name say it
say it Akiva.
Akiva.
I will never forget
well I
for one think that things went fairly well
all things considered.
I made a fool of myself I
should have never come.
I miss my wife and my son
look at the bright side Moses
we didn't die no
but someone else did people
are suffering because of my actions
I should have stayed in
the fields with my sheep
I am no leader and what
exactly makes a leader Moses
selflessness
leaving behind comfort and
pleasure to meet the needs of others.
I for one
think that God made a fine choice
you're only saying that
because you're my brother
even if I am it doesn't
make it any less true
there is an old saying that goes
many are called but only a few are chosen
why do you suppose that is Moses
because only some of them are special
it is because only a few answer the call
you are one of those few Moses
chosen.
I must have been chosen to fail
chosen to bring shame
and grief to my people
you were chosen to be a deliverer
some of the people hate you
I mean really hate you
but some of them have come up to me
and expressed how much
hope you've given them.
I've always admired you Moses
even when I was a boy
really
you were watching me grow up from afar
but I must confess
it was hard watching Ramses grow
up with you as a brother in my place
yet here we are
it's funny how God seems to
love making the impossible possible
so if God can work a
miracle in my life and yours
what is stopping him from
working the impossible for his people
I walked right into that one
didn't I
the way I see it we have two options
either we can pack our tent
go our separate ways or what
we can stop sucking our thumbs
and be the men of faith
God has called us to be
I've been running my whole life
it's time that I stand my ground
then what is the plan
get some rest
tomorrow we have an early start
what a beautiful peaceful morning
it is indeed beautiful Pharaoh
did I ask you to speak
shut up and wave your fan
yes your majesty
forgive me
what is the plan Moses
just wait for my lead
when I tell you stretch your staff
over the water what will happen
just wait and see
trust me
your Majesty
there are two men standing
in the tall grass ahead
it may be an ambush
that is hardly an ambush Jannes
that is just Moses and that
Hebrew slave he claims is his brother
what's his name I believe
his name is Aaron your Majesty
remind me to tell my wife to
put you back on shelling peas
here he comes get ready
is there something I can do for you Moses
or do your people desire more labor
this is the very river
your mother found me in
the very river that bore the
blood of my people's first born sons
and it shall bear your blood also
if you do not stop torturing
me with your presence haha
I have asked you kindly Pharaoh
I have given you warning
but you choose not to listen
I will strike the water that is in the Nile
and it shall turn into blood
Moses I am getting
very tired of this charade
go crawl back under the desert
rock you came from now Aaron
stretch your rod over the water
well
what is it
is it truly blood it is
the oldest trick we know
this is no miracle just the
work of another skilled magician
do you hear that Moses
your tricks will not work
give up and leave me alone
we'll see how confident you are
when your people struggle
to find drinkable water
for the next seven days
precious hearts
we are at war
but in this battle
we will show the enemy how
people of God fight their battles.
I have had enough of this
when they raise their swords
we will bend our knees in prayer
when they smite our backs with whips
our God will smite their land
with plagues but your hand
when they spit in our faces
we will lift our voices in praise
and our God will shake the earth
oh Israel
take courage for today is your
day of change today is your exodus
and what if Pharaoh still does not agree
oh I am counting on the fact
that he won't
how much more of this can Pharaoh take
there is only one way to find out
no I will not no
the answer will always be no
tomorrow is the last and final plague
after this Pharaoh will
drive us out completely
but you must obey every
instruction the Lord has given
each family must select a spotless lamb
one year old then on
the 14th day of this month
you are to slaughter it
take some of the blood and
paint it on the two doorposts
and on the lintel of your homes
when the night comes shut your doors
because the spirit of death is coming
in the dead of night pass over every house
where you find the blood Mark upon the door
but where no Mark is found you
shall enter and strike down the first born
this is the task laid upon you
is everyone okay
did everyone's child survive
you do not have to shout I
do not even have any children
bang on someone else's door
my son
my only son
why have the gods punished me so sorely
is everyone okay check on your neighbors.
I want to make sure
everyone is accounted for
get out of the way get out of my way.
I am looking for Moses
what does it say Moses.
Pharaoh has reached a decision
children of Israel we are free
by god it is finally done
today shall forever be a day of memorial
it shall be a holiday for every generation
this is the day god removed the
restrictions on his people's praise
this is the day god delivered
his people from bondage
precious hearts follow me
follow me follow me
look water
we are finally here
what do we do now Moses.
I don't know Aaron
what do you mean you don't know
I mean I literally don't know.
I hadn't thought this far
tell me what to do Moses.
I trust you make the people take a break
I must go petition God for his guidance
oh Ramses
look at you I cannot bear your sobbing
leave me be woman
can't you see I am grieving
my son
I can see that you are allowing the
Hebrews to rip your kingdom apart
I do not have the energy nor
the concern to bear your nagging
leave me be while you sit here
mourning what is already lost
the Hebrews are escaping by the millions
they do not escape.
I ordered them to be set free
are you telling me that you willingly let
2.3 million slaves
walk out your front door yes
I did I can bear no more of this
I have lost my father and now my son
I can't stomach anymore nor can I
stomach anymore of your weakness.
Ramses.
I watched you wage a war of
ego with your so called brother
for nine months
I wondered why you didn't kill him
on sight as your father would have
now I see it was not out of sentiment
you are afraid of him afraid.
Pharaoh is afraid of no one
while you sulk in your tears
the Hebrews have borrowed
50,000 pounds of gold and silver
from their maidens and
are headed to the desert
they've poisoned our waters
killed our cattle destroyed our crops
and killed your son
when will you stop this and
stand up and be Pharaoh
assemble my men and my chariots at once
my God.
I am certain you did not lead
us here to leave us stranded
what would you have me do
charge kill every one of
them don't let one escape
charge forward attack
Aaron they are coming.
Ramses and his army.
God please do not abandon your people
hold the line
what is he doing
has he lost his mind
are you all coming
or shall I go alone haha
have faith my friend have
faith everyone follow Moses
well don't just stand there
like a starnated fool kill them
everyone is accounted for
but the Egyptians are almost across
shut the oceans
mouth
we are free yes finally free.
Moses.
Ramses my brother
you allowed your stubbornness
to weigh you down to the grave
take heart Moses
do not allow your soul to be brought
down low in a moment of victory
it is not easy to lose
someone you once knew
even if you eventually grew apart.
I feel that I lost a brother
you have
and you should feel absolutely
awful about yourself what
well you act as if those were
the words you wanted to hear
look around you Moses
you have not lost a brother
you gained 600,000 brothers
plus one
well I suppose that is
something to be grateful for
well Moses
our fearless leader
we are no longer slaves
tell me my dear brother
what's next.
Joseph
come quickly I have
something very special for you
you shall not enter