1Tobias replied, “Father, I will do everything you have told me.
2But how can I possibly get the money? I don't know Gabael, and he doesn't know me! What can I do to prove I am your son, so he will let me have the money? And I don't even know the way to Media.”
3I answered, “Twenty years ago Gabael and I signed an agreement that we cut in half. I kept one half and left the other with the coins. Find someone you can trust, and we will hire him to travel there and back with you. But be sure to get that money!”
4 one of your relatives.”
14I replied:
Then you are welcome here, my brother, and I pray that God will protect you. Please don't be upset with me; I had to find out for certain what family you are from. You really are one of our relatives, and you come from a good family. I knew Hananiah and his brother Nathan, the sons of Shemeliah. Hananiah was a great man! He and Nathan used to go to Jerusalem with me to worship, and they never worshiped other gods. Yes, you come from a very good family, and you are most welcome in our home!
15Now then, if you will go to Media with my son, I will pay you one silver coin for each day, as well as all your expenses and those of my son.
16Gn 24.7,40. Plus, I will give you a bonus.
The young man answered, “Don't worry, I'll go! And when we return, we will be just as healthy as we are now, because the roads aren't dangerous.”
17I replied, “I pray for God to bless you, my brother!”
Then I turned to my son and said, “Get whatever supplies you will need, then start on the journey with your friend. I pray that God in heaven will watch over you until you return, and that his angel will travel with the two of you and keep you safe.”
Before Tobias left, he kissed his mother and me goodbye, and I said, “Have a safe trip.”
18But his mother started crying and said to me, “Tobit, why are you sending my son away like this? He is the only person we can depend on, and he is always here to help us.
19I don't care about the money! Forget it, then our son won't have to risk his life.
20The Lord has blessed us with life, and that should be enough for us.”
21-22I replied, “Don't be afraid, dear. You'll see—our son Tobias will come home just as healthy as he is now. Stop worrying! A good angel will go along, and Tobias will come home safely and bring the money with him.”
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