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Who was Tobit the son of?
Tobiel
What seed is Tobit's lineage from?
Asael
What tribe is Tobit's lineage?
Tribe of Nephthali
What was that city properly called in the time of Enemessar king of the Assyrians?
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What way did Tobit walk all the days of his life?
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What did Tobit do concerning his brethren and nation?
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Where did Tobit's brethren and nation go with him?
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What did all the tribes of Naphthali do?
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Who is telling this story in Chapters 1 through 3?
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Where did Tobit go to observe the feast?
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Why did Tobit go to Jerusalem?
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How many tenths did Tobit offer up at the feast?
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What was Tobit's wife's name?
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What was Tobit to King Enemessar?
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Who reigned in King Enemessar's stead and how did this affect Tobit?
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What did Tobit spend his time doing during the reign of Enemessar?
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What did Tobit do when the Ninevites complained to King Sennacherib about him?
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What happened to Sennacherib?
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How was Tobit able to return to Nineve?
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What happened to all of Tobit's goods?
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When Tobit returned home, what feast was it?
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What did Tobit tell Tobias to do when he saw there was an abundance of meat?
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What did Tobias find after he followed Tobit's instructions?
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What did Tobit do when Tobias told him what he found?
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Whose prophecy did Tobit remember and what was it?
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What event took place after Tobit returned from the burial?
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As a result of what happened to Tobit, what did his wife have to do?
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What was given to Anna for her work?
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What was Tobit's reaction to what was given to Anna?
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What was Tobit's request to God in his prayer?
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Who was Sara the daughter of?
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Study Notes
Tobit Overview
- Tobit is the son of Tobiel, from the seed of Asael, and belongs to the Tribe of Nephthali.
- The city referred to during Enemessar's reign was Nephthali in Galilee above Aser.
Tobit's Character and Actions
- Tobit walked in truth and justice; he performed many almsdeeds for his brethren and nation.
- He went to Jerusalem to observe the feast, as commanded by an everlasting decree for all Israel.
- At the feast, Tobit offered three tenths of his possessions.
Family and Role
- Tobit's wife is named Anna, and he served as a purveyor to King Enemessar.
- During the reign of Enemessar's son, Sonnacherib, Tobit's estate faced troubles, preventing him from going to Media.
Almsgiving and Safety
- Tobit dedicated his time to charitable acts: giving alms, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and burying the dead.
- When complaints arose against him from the Ninevites, Tobit hid himself to avoid being killed.
Historical Events
- Sennacherib was killed by two of his sons, leading to Sarchodonus taking the throne.
- Tobit returned to Nineve through the intervention of Achiacharus, Sarchodonus's appointment over his affairs.
- Tobit’s goods had been forcibly taken from him.
Family Reunion
- Upon returning home, Tobit was reunited with his wife and son during the feast of Pentecost.
- He instructed Tobias to bring any poor man from their brethren when he noticed an abundance of meat.
Burials and Prophecy
- Tobias discovered a deceased man in the marketplace, which led Tobit to take him inside for burial.
- Tobit recalled the prophecy of Amos, relating to mourning during feasts.
Tobit's Affliction
- After burying the dead, Tobit suffered an eye affliction due to a sparrow's dung; his wife had to take over work to support the family.
- For her efforts, Anna received wages and a kid, which Tobit initially thought was stolen.
Tobit's Prayer and Intentions
- In prayer, Tobit asked God to take his spirit, expressing a desire for death and to return to the earth.
Sara's Story
- Sara, daughter of Raguel, lived in Ecbatane, Media, and faced reproach from her father’s maid for the deaths of her seven husbands.
- The maid questioned Sara's actions, reminding her of the tragedies that befell her spouses.
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