The final chapter begins with Tobit’s death and then moves back in time. Someone, either the author or a successor, struggled to part with the character and added another chapter, which some critics consider narratively unnecessary. Tobit offers a second testament of good advice. More importantly, Tobit receives the gift of prophecy before he passes away, a similar experience to that of Moses. The author’s past is depicted as the character’s future: history transforms into prophecy.