Tobit, 9

1. Then Tobias turned to Raphael.

1. Then Tobias called Raphael, and said unto him,

2. 'Brother Azarias,' he said, 'take four servants and two camels and leave for Rhages.

2. Brother Azarias, take with thee a servant, and two camels, and go to Rages of Media to Gabael, and bring me the money, and bring him to the wedding.

3. Go to Gabael's house, give him the receipt and see about the money; then invite him to come with you to my wedding feast.

3. For Raguel hath sworn that I shall not depart.

4. You know that my father must be counting the days and that I cannot lose a single one without worrying him.

4. But my father counteth the days; and if I tarry long, he will be very sorry.

5. You see what Raguel has pledged himself to do; I am bound by his oath.' So Raphael left for Rhages in Media with the four servants and two camels. They stayed with Gabael, and Raphael showed him the receipt. He told him about the marriage of Tobias son of Tobit and gave him his invitation to the wedding feast. Gabael started counting out the sacks to him-- the seals were intact-- and they loaded them on to the camels.

5. So Raphael went out, and lodged with Gabael, and gave him the handwriting: who brought forth bags which were sealed up, and gave them to him.

6. Early in the morning they set off together for the feast, and reached Raguel's house where they found Tobias dining. He rose to greet Gabael, who burst into tears and blessed him with the words, 'Excellent son of a father beyond reproach, just and generous in his dealings! The Lord give heaven's blessing to you, to your wife, to your wife's father and mother! Blessed be God for granting me the sight of this living image of my cousin Tobit!'

6. And early in the morning they went forth both together, and came to the wedding: and Tobias blessed his wife.