Tobias

14 chapters

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1. 1Tobias of the tribe of Nephthali, never communicateth in Jeroboam's schism. 9. teacheth his son to fear God, and flee sin. 11. Being in captivity eateth not forbidden meats, as others do. 13. Amongst other works of mercy, he lendeth ten talents of silver to Gabelus. 21. Is persecuted and spoiled. 24. Shortly the king being slain, he recovereth liberty and his goods.
2. 2Tobias to bury an Israelite that is slain in the street, leaveth his dinner and guests. 10. Is made blind by God's permission, for manifestation of his patience. 19. His wife getteth her living by work, 22. and for a scrupulous word, reproacheth his sincerity.
3. 3The prayer of Tobias, 7. and Sara, in their several afflictions, 24. are heard by God, and the Angel Raphael is sent to relieve them.
4. 4Tobias thinking he shall die, giveth his son godly admonitions. 7. especially exhorteth him to give alms diligently. 13. to flee all fornication, pride, and fraud. 21. And telleth him of money lent to a friend.
5. 5Young Tobias seeking a guide for his journey, Raphael the Angel in shape of a man presenteth himself, and undertaketh this office. 23. The mother lamenteth the absence, and danger of her son.
6. 6By the Angels advice young Tobias apprehendeth a fish, that assaulteth him. 5. reserveth the heart, gall, and liver for medicines. 10. They lodge at the house of Raguel, whose daughter Sara Tobias is to marry, 14. A devil hath heretofore slain her seven husbands, 16. but shall not hurt him.
7. 7They are kindly entertained by Raguel. 10 Tobias demandeth Sara to wife, which Raguel, encouraged by the Angel, granteth. 15. And the marriage is made.
8. 8Tobias burning part of the fish's liver, Raphael bindeth the devil. 4. Tobias and Sara pray. 11. Raguel fearing that Tobias is dead, maketh a grave for him, but understanding that he is well, filleth it up again, 21. prepareth a feast, giveth the half of his goods presently for Sara's dowry, the other half after her parents' death.
9. 9The Angel Raphael goeth to Gabelus, receiveth the money, and bringeth him to the marriage. 8. They salute each other, and Gabelus wisheth all prosperity to young Tobias, and his spouse.
10. 10The parents lament the long absence of their son Tobias. 8. whom when Raguel can not persuade to stay longer, 11. he wisheth much good unto him, and his wife, admonishing her to be dutiful in all things.
11. 11Leaving Sara with the rest of the company, and the flock to follow, the Angel Raphael and Tobias go before, 5. are joyfully received, 8. Tobias anointeth his father's eyes with the fish's gall, and he seeth. 18. Sara arriveth seven days after with her family and cattle.
12. 12Old Tobias and his son offer the half of all the goods which they had newly received to Raphael, for his wages. 6. Who then declareth to them that he was sent from God to help them, 15. and that he is an Angel, 20. He parteth away, and they render thanks to God.
13. 13Tobias the father prayseth God, exhorting all Israel to do the same. 11. prophesieth the restoration and better state of Jerusalem.
14. 14Old Tobias dieth at the age of an hundred and two years, 5. exhorteth his son and nephews to piety, foreshewing that Ninive shall be destroyed, and Jerusalem reedified. 14. younger Tobias returneth with his family to Raguel, and dieth happily as he had lived.