Tobit 7 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Arrival at Home of Raguel

7 Now when they[a] entered Ecbatana, Tobias[b] said to him, “Azariah, my brother, take me straight to our brother Raguel.” So he took him to Raguel’s house, where they found him sitting beside the courtyard door. They greeted him first, and he replied, “Many greetings, my brothers; welcome and good health!” Then he brought them into his house.(A)2 He said to his wife Edna, “How much this young man resembles my kinsman Tobit!”(B)3 Then Edna questioned them, saying, “Where are you from, my brothers?” They answered her, “We belong to the descendants of Naphtali who are exiles in Nineveh.”(C)4 She said to them, “Do you know our kinsman Tobit?” And they replied, “Yes, we know him.” Then she asked them, “Is he in good health?”(D)5 They replied, “He is alive and in good health.” And Tobias added, “He is my father!”(E)6 At that Raguel jumped up and kissed him and wept. 7 He also spoke to him as follows, “Blessings on you, my son, offspring of a good and noble father! O most miserable of calamities that such an upright and beneficent man has become blind!” He then embraced his kinsman Tobias and wept.(F)8 His wife Edna also wept for him, and their daughter Sarah likewise wept. 9 Then Raguel[c] slaughtered a ram from the flock and received them very warmly.

Marriage of Tobias and Sarah

When they had bathed and washed themselves and had reclined to dine, Tobias said to Raphael, “Azariah, my brother, ask Raguel to give me my sister Sarah.”(G)10 But Raguel overheard it and said to the young man, “Eat and drink, and be merry tonight. For no one except you, brother, has the right to marry my daughter Sarah. Likewise I am not at liberty to give her to any other man than you because you are my nearest relative. But let me explain to you the true situation more fully, my son.(H)11 I have given her to seven men of our kinsmen, and all died on the night when they went in to her. But now, my son, eat and drink, and the Lord will act on behalf of you both.” But Tobias said, “I will neither eat nor drink anything until you settle the things that pertain to me.” So Raguel said, “I will do so. She is given to you in accordance with the decree in the book of Moses, and it has been decreed from heaven that she be given to you. Take your sister; from now on you are her brother, and she is your sister. She is given to you from today and forever. May the Lord of heaven, my son, guide and prosper you both this night and grant you mercy and peace.”(I)12 Then Raguel summoned his daughter Sarah. When she came to him, he took her by the hand and gave her to Tobias,[d] saying, “Take her to be your wife in accordance with the law and decree written in the book of Moses. Take her and bring her safely to your father. And may the God of heaven let your journey go smoothly and in his peace.”(J)13 Then he called her mother and told her to bring writing material, and he wrote out a copy of a marriage contract, to the effect that he gave her to him as wife according to the decree of the law of Moses.[e](K)14 Then they began to eat and drink.

15 Raguel called his wife Edna and said to her, “Sister, get the other room ready, and take her there.”(L)16 So she went and made the bed in the room as he had told her and brought Sarah[f] there. She wept for her daughter.[g] Then, wiping away the tears, she said to her, “Take courage, my daughter; the Lord of heaven grant you joy in place of your sorrow. Take courage, my daughter.” Then she went out.(M)

Footnotes

  1. 7.1Q ms OL: S he
  2. 7.1Gk he
  3. 7.9Gk he
  4. 7.12Gk him
  5. 7.13Other ancient authorities add and put his seal to it
  6. 7.16Gk her
  7. 7.16Gk her

Cross references

  1. 7.1 : Tob 3.7
  2. 7.2 : Tob 9.6; Sir 30.4
  3. 7.3 : Tob 1.3, 4
  4. 7.4 : Gen 43.27
  5. 7.5 : Gen 43.28
  6. 7.7 : Tob 5.14
  7. 7.9 : Tob 3.17
  8. 7.10 : Tob 6.11
  9. 7.11 : Gen 24.33; Neh 8.18
  10. 7.12 : Gen 24.59; Num 36.6
  11. 7.13 : Num 36.6; Tob 6.11; 2 Esd 15.2
  12. 7.15 : Tob 5.21
  13. 7.16 : Tob 11.11

You Might Also Like:

Tobit 7 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

7 Forsooth they entered to Raguel; and Raguel received them with joy. [Forsooth they went in to Raguel; and Raguel received them with joy.] 2 And Raguel beheld Tobias, and said to Edna, his wife, This young man is full like (or very like) my sister’s son. [And Raguel, beholding Tobias, said to Edna,...
Read More

Tobit 7 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

Arrival at Home of Raguel7 When they reached Ecbat′ana and arrived at the house of Rag′uel, Sarah met them and greeted them. They returned her greeting, and she brought them into the house. 2 Then Rag′uel said to his wife Edna, “How much the young man resembles my cousin Tobit!” 3 And Rag′uel aske...
Read More

Tobit 7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Arrival at Home of Raguel7 When they reached Ecbat′ana and arrived at the house of Rag′uel, Sarah met them and greeted them. They returned her greeting, and she brought them into the house. 2 Then Rag′uel said to his wife Edna, “How much the young man resembles my cousin Tobit!” 3 And Rag′uel aske...
Read More

Tobit 7 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Arrival at Home of Raguel7 Now when they[a] entered Ecbatana, Tobias[b] said to him, “Brother Azariah, take me straight to our brother Raguel.” So he took him to Raguel’s house, where they found him sitting beside the courtyard door. They greeted him first, and he replied, “Joyous greetings, brother...
Read More

Tobit 7 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Arrival at the Home of Raguel7 Now when they[a] entered Ecbatana, Tobias[b] said to him, ‘Brother Azariah, take me straight to our brother Raguel.’ So he took him to Raguel’s house, where they found him sitting beside the courtyard door. They greeted him first, and he replied, ‘Joyous greetings, bro...
Read More

Tobit 7 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Arrival at Home of Raguel7 Now when they[a] entered Ecbatana, Tobias[b] said to him, “Azariah, my brother, take me straight to our brother Raguel.” So he took him to Raguel’s house, where they found him sitting beside the courtyard door. They greeted him first, and he replied, “Many greetings, my br...
Read More

Tobit 7 - New Catholic Bible (NCB)

Chapter 7Raguel Welcomes His Guests. 1 As they entered Ecbatana, Tobiah said, “Brother Azariah, take me directly to our kinsman Raguel.” So he brought him to the house of Raguel, where they found him sitting beside his courtyard gate. They greeted him first, and he replied, “Greetings to you, too, m...
Read More

Tobit 7 - New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)

V. Marriage and Healing of SarahChapter 7At the House of Raguel. 1 When they entered Ecbatana, Tobiah said, “Brother Azariah, bring me straight to the house of our kinsman Raguel.” So he did, and they came to the house of Raguel, whom they found seated by his courtyard gate. They greeted him first, ...
Read More

Tobit 7 - Good News Translation (GNT)

At Raguel's House7 When Tobias and the angel Raphael had entered the city of Ecbatana, Tobias said, Azarias, my friend, take me to see Raguel as quickly as you can. The angel brought him to Raguel's house, where they found him sitting at the entrance to his courtyard. Raphael and Tobias greeted him ...
Read More

Tobit 7 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

7 And they went in to Raguel, and Raguel received them with joy. 2 And Raguel looking upon Tobias, said to Anna his wife: How like is this young man to my cousin? 3 And when he had spoken these words, he said: Whence are ye young men our brethren? 4 But they said: We are of the tribe of Nephtali, of...
Read More

Tobit 7 - Common English Bible (CEB)

Tobias and Raphael arrive at Raguel’s house7 When they[a] entered Ecbatana, Tobias said to him, “Brother Azariah, bring me at once to Raguel our relative.” So Azariah took him to Raguel’s house. They found him sitting at the gate of the courtyard and greeted him first.Raguel said to them, “Many gree...
Read More