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The Apocrypha (Deuterocanonical Books) · 72 of 174
Tobias 9
Then Tobias called Raphael, and said unto him,
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.
For Raguel hath sworn that I shall not depart.
But my father counteth the days; and if I tarry long, he will be very sorry.
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.
And early in the morning they went forth both together, and came to the wedding: and Tobias blessed his wife.
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Why does Tobias send Raphael (Azarias) to fetch the money for the wedding?
Tobias sends Raphael, called Brother Azarias, to Rages of Media to fetch Gabael’s sealed bags because Raguel had sworn Tobias must not leave without completing the marriage arrangements and Tobias’s father is anxious about delays. The chapter shows Raphael obeying, delivering the handwriting, and Gabael producing the sealed money, which solves the practical obstacle to the wedding.
This scene continues the theme of providence through helpers: Raphael acts as both envoy and guarantor, securing the funds so Tobias can bless his wife and keep his father’s peace. The account echoes themes in Luke’s Gospel about messengers and provision, and it matches the book’s wider pattern of divine aid arranged through loyal companions.
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