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Tobit 8:3
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3 The odor of the fish so repelled the demon that he fled to Upper Egypt.[a] However, Raphael followed him there and bound him hand and foot. Then he returned at once.

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  1. Tobit 8:3 Upper Egypt: possibly refers to the Sahara Desert. Infecund and therefore “cursed,” deserts were believed to be the dwelling of demons (see Isa 13:21; Mt 4:1; 12:43). The bonds indicate that the devil has been rendered impotent.
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