Tobit's Life and Experiences
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What did the young man ask Tobias to remove from the fish?

  • Heart, gall, and liver (correct)
  • Gills
  • Fins
  • Scales
  • Who did Azariah ask Tobias to marry?

  • Raguel's daughter, Sarah (correct)
  • Gabael's daughter, Rebecca
  • Tobit's niece, Rachel
  • Raguel's sister, Elizabeth
  • What did Tobias fear might happen to him if he married Sarah?

  • He might be rejected by Raguel
  • He might die like Sarah's previous husbands (correct)
  • He might be cursed
  • He might lose his wealth
  • What did Tobias and Sarah do for the first three days of their marriage?

    <p>They spent their time in prayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Raguel give to Tobias as a gift?

    <p>Half of his possessions and servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Azariah ask Tobias to take with him?

    <p>The gall of the fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Azariah reveal himself to be?

    <p>The Angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Angel Raphael offer to Tobit?

    <p>All of Tobit's prayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobit and his family do after the angel was taken from their sight?

    <p>They told everyone about the blessings and the miracles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobias do after Tobit's death?

    <p>He went back to Raguel's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tribe did Tobit belong to?

    <p>Naphtali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Tobit's son?

    <p>Tobias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Tobit's family move to Nineveh?

    <p>They were taken captives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobit used to do to help the people in Nineveh?

    <p>He used to go around and console the people, bury the dead, and help the needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tobit's eyes while he was sleeping?

    <p>He was blinded by a swallow's nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Anna start doing to provide for her family after Tobit's blindness?

    <p>She started weaving clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobit ask Tobias to do with the written agreement?

    <p>To show it to Gabael</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Tobias meet to guide him to the city and get the money back?

    <p>A young man who knew Gabael</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the young man tell Tobit about his family and tribe?

    <p>I am Azariah, the son of Hananiah the great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tobias while he was washing his feet?

    <p>He was attacked by a big fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Azariah looking for in Raguel's house?

    <p>A relative's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Raguel hesitant to let Tobias marry Sarah?

    <p>Because of what happened to her previous husbands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobias and Azariah do when they arrived at Raguel's house?

    <p>They started discussing the marriage arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Azariah tell Tobias to do to protect himself from the devil?

    <p>Pray for three days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was special about the organs removed from the fish?

    <p>They were useful for medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Tobias not want to eat at Raguel's feast?

    <p>Because Raguel did not give him permission to marry Sarah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Azariah's relationship to Tobias?

    <p>Guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Raguel prepare for Tobias and Azariah?

    <p>A feast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times was Sarah previously married?

    <p>7 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Tobit's wife?

    <p>Anna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Tobit taken captive to Nineveh?

    <p>Because of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Tobit's occupation before he lost his sight?

    <p>He helped the needy and buried the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobit show to his son before sending him to Gabael?

    <p>A written agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tobit's eyes while he was sleeping?

    <p>Warm droppings from a swallow's nest fell upon his eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Anna start doing to provide for her family after Tobit's blindness?

    <p>She started weaving clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tobias and the young man do on the first night of their journey?

    <p>They spent the night near the river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the young man claim to be?

    <p>The son of Hananiah the great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tobias while he was washing his feet?

    <p>He was attacked by a big fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tobit's Family and Life

    • Tobit was from the tribe of Naphtali and had a son named Tobias.
    • Tobit taught his son to fear God and obey His commandments.
    • The family lived together happily until they were taken captives to Nineveh.

    Tobit's Experiences in Nineveh

    • Despite being captives in a foreign city, Tobit continued to love and obey the Lord.
    • He was favored by the King of Assyria and was given the freedom to do whatever he wished.
    • Tobit had a loving heart and helped the needy, buried the dead, and consoled the people.

    Tobit's Blindness and Advice to Tobias

    • Tobit became blind due to warm droppings from a swallow's nest falling on his eyes.
    • He encouraged his son to fulfill the commandments of God and take care of his mother.
    • Tobit remembered lending ten talents of silver to a man named Gabael in Rages and asked Tobias to get the money back.

    Tobias' Journey with Azariah

    • Tobias found a young man named Azariah who knew Gabael and the way to the city.
    • Azariah led Tobias to the city and helped him retrieve the silver.
    • On the journey, Tobias was attacked by a big fish and was told to keep its heart, gall, and liver for medicine.
    • Azariah told Tobias to marry Sarah, a relative, and spend the first three days in prayer to keep the devil away.

    Tobias' Marriage to Sarah and Return to Tobit

    • Tobias married Sarah and spent the first three days in prayer, and God protected them.
    • Raguel, Sarah's father, gave Tobias half of his possessions and made a written agreement to give the other half after his death.
    • Tobias asked Azariah to take the handwritten note and get the talents of silver from Gabael.
    • Azariah suggested that they go ahead and let the family follow, and Tobias took the gall of the fish to cure his father's blindness.

    The Revelation of Azariah's True Identity

    • Azariah revealed that he was the Angel Raphael, one of the seven who stand before the Lord.
    • He told them to bless the God of heaven and confess before everyone, revealing the works of God.
    • Angel Raphael offered all Tobit's prayers to the Lord and was sent to cure him and free Sarah.

    The Aftermath and Conclusion

    • Tobit received his sight again, and they glorified the Lord and feasted for 7 days.
    • They told everyone about the blessings and miracles, so they would glorify the Lord.
    • When Tobit died, Tobias took Sarah, his wife, and returned to Raguel, and they lived in joy together, glorifying the Lord.

    Tobit's Family and Life

    • Tobit was from the tribe of Naphtali and married Anna, having a son named Tobias.
    • Tobit taught his son to fear God, and the family lived happily together despite being captives in Nineveh.
    • Despite being in a foreign city that didn't worship the Lord, they continued to love and obey God's commandments.

    Tobit's Kindness and Blindness

    • Tobit was favored by the King of Assyria and had the freedom to do as he wished.
    • He used to console the people, bury the dead, and help the needy.
    • After burying the dead, he slept by the wall and was blinded by warm droppings from a swallow's nest.

    Tobit's Request to Tobias

    • Tobit remembered lending 10 talents of silver to Gabael in Rages and asked Tobias to retrieve it.
    • He showed his son the written agreement and asked him to get the money back with the help of a faithful guide.

    The Journey with Azariah

    • Tobias met Azariah, the son of Hananiah, who knew Gabael and the way to the city.
    • Azariah agreed to guide Tobias safely throughout the journey.
    • They spent the night near the river, where Tobias was attacked by a big fish, and Azariah instructed him to catch and use its organs for medicine.

    The Plan to Marry Sarah

    • Azariah asked Tobias to marry Sarah, a relative of Raguel, despite her previous 7 marriages ending in death.
    • Azariah reassured Tobias that praying for three days would keep the devil away.
    • Tobias and Azariah went to Raguel, who was hesitant to let Tobias marry Sarah due to her previous husbands' deaths.

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    This quiz covers the life and experiences of Tobit, a righteous man from the tribe of Naphtali, including his teachings to his son and his time in captivity in Nineveh.

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