He is a merchant, well-thought-of in Antioch. He will pay for Esther's freedom.

4 seconds sound clip from the Ben-Hur (1959) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:39:46.409 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- With your permission, Esther wishes to speak to her master.

- You're eager to marry, Esther?

- It is my father's wish.

- Your husband will be fortunate. What is his name?

- David, son of Mathias.

- Of what house?

- His own, master.

- He is a freeman.

- Tell me more about him.

- I have seen him only once.

- He is a merchant, well-thought-of in Antioch. He will pay for Esther's freedom.

- Her freedom will be my wedding gift to Esther.

- You are generous, master.

- Do you love this man?

- I will learn to love him.

- You have my permission to marry. We'll drink to your happiness. And a safe return to Antioch.

[...]

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