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12 When Tobias’s mother died, he buried her beside his father. Then he and his wife[a] returned to Media and settled in Ecbatana with Raguel his father-in-law.(A)

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  1. 14.12 Other ancient authorities add and children

21 But not forty days passed before two of Sennacherib’s[a] sons killed him, and when they fled to the mountains of Ararat, his son Esar-haddon[b] reigned after him. He appointed Ahikar, the son of my brother Hanael,[c] over all the accounts of his kingdom, and he had authority over the entire administration.(A)

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  1. 1.21 Gk his
  2. 1.21 Gk Sacherdonos
  3. 1.21 Other authorities read Hananael

for almsgiving saves from death and purges away every sin. Those who give alms will enjoy a full life,(A)

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On Mourning for the Dead

16 My child, let your tears fall for the dead,
    and as one in great pain begin the lament.
Lay out the body according to custom,
    and do not neglect the burial.(A)

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