Raguel overheard the conversation, and he said to Tobiah: “Eat, drink, and be merry tonight. You are the man who has the most right to take Sarah, my daughter, because you are my relative. Indeed, I can’t give her to any other man but you, because you are my closest relative. But, my son, I […]
They killed a sheep and served numerous dishes.After they had bathed and washed, as they were relaxing before the meal, Tobiah said to Raphael: Friend Azarias, ask Raguel to give me Sarah, my kinswoman. Discuss what you were mentioning during our journey so that the matter may be resolved and completed.”
His wife Edna and his daughter Sarah also wept, and they received Tobiah and Raphael with great kindness.
Then, in tears, he blessed Tobiah and said to him: Blessings to you; you are the son of a good and worthy man! What a tragedy that such a just and generous man should go blind!”He embraced his relative Tobiah and continued to weep.
She asked them: “Do you know my kinsman, Tobit?” They said: “Yes, we know him.” She continued: “Is he in good health?”
Edna questioned them: “Where have you come from, my friends?” They replied: “We are the sons of Naphtali who live as exiles in Nineveh.”
Sarah’s Wedding When they arrived in Ecbatana, Tobiah said to Raphael: “Friend Azarias, take me straightaway to our friend Raguel.” So Raphael led Tobiah to Raguel’s house, and they found Raguel sitting by the door of the courtyard.
