Sarah’s Wedding.

We can divide this section into several scenes: the arrival at Raguel’s house and the welcoming of guests as part of Eastern hospitality (7:1-8); the wedding preparations; Tobias, already eager to marry Sarah based on reputation, does not want to miss this night without being united with her (7:9-17). The exorcism with the fish’s liver causes Asmodeus to flee. This scene ends with the prayer of Tobias and Sarah (8:5-8). Some commentators suggest a scene of dark humor is woven in here: Raguel, who is already “accustomed” to burying her daughters’ seven husbands, secretly digs a grave for the eighth; yet, spies from the bridal chamber happily announce that Tobias is still alive after the marriage is consummated with Sarah (8:10-18). Lastly, the scene of recovering the money—Tobias’ original reason for the journey—but whose mission is completed by Raphael (9:1-6). The chapter ends with a wedding celebration atmosphere at Raguel’s house.

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