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Tobit’s Final Counsel

14 So ended Tobit’s words of praise.

He died in peace when he was one hundred twelve years old and was buried with great honor in Nineveh. He was fifty-eight[a] years old when he lost his eyesight, and after regaining it he lived in prosperity, giving alms. He continued to bless God and to acknowledge God’s greatness.

When he was about to die, he called his son Tobias and his seven children[b] and gave this command: “My son, take your children

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Footnotes

  1. 14.2 Q mss OL: S sixty-two
  2. 14.3 OL: S lacks and his seven children