Tobit Chapters 1-7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Nephthali in Galilee above Aser Signup and view all the answers

What way did Tobit walk all the days of his life?

In Truth and Justice Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobit do concerning his brethren and nation?

He did many almsdeeds. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tobit's brethren and nation go with him?

To Nineve, into the land of the Assyrians Signup and view all the answers

What did all the tribes of Naphthali do?

Revolted together and sacrificed to Baal Signup and view all the answers

Who is telling this story in Chapters 1 through 3?

Tobit Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tobit go to observe the feast?

To Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tobit go to Jerusalem?

Because it was ordained until all the people of Israel by an everlasting decree Signup and view all the answers

How many tenths did Tobit offer up at the feast?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What was Tobit's wife's name?

Anna Signup and view all the answers

What was Tobit to King Enemessar?

His purveyor Signup and view all the answers

Who reigned in King Enemessar's stead and how did this affect Tobit?

His son, Sonnacherib; his estate was troubled. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobit spend his time doing during the reign of Enemessar?

He gave many alms and helped the needy. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobit do when the Ninevites complained to King Sennacherib about him?

He hid himself. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sennacherib?

Two of his sons killed him. Signup and view all the answers

How was Tobit able to return to Nineve?

Sarchodonus appointed Achiacharus over his affairs. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to all of Tobit's goods?

They were forcibly taken away. Signup and view all the answers

When Tobit returned home, what feast was it?

The feast of Pentecost Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobit tell Tobias to do when he saw there was an abundance of meat?

To bring any poor man he finds. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobias find after he followed Tobit's instructions?

He found one of their nation strangled and cast out. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tobit do when Tobias told him what he found?

He took him up into a room. Signup and view all the answers

Whose prophecy did Tobit remember and what was it?

The prophecy of Amos; 'Your feasts shall be turned into mourning.' Signup and view all the answers

What event took place after Tobit returned from the burial?

A sparrow muted warm dung in his eyes. Signup and view all the answers

As a result of what happened to Tobit, what did his wife have to do?

She had to go take woman's work. Signup and view all the answers

What was given to Anna for her work?

Her wages and a kid. Signup and view all the answers

What was Tobit's reaction to what was given to Anna?

He thought the kid was stolen. Signup and view all the answers

What was Tobit's request to God in his prayer?

To command his spirit to be taken from him. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sara the daughter of?

Raguel Signup and view all the answers

Where was Sara located?

In Ecbatane, a city in Media Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sara being reproached by?

Her father's maid. Signup and view all the answers

How many husbands was Sara married to?

7 Signup and view all the answers

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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