Tobit 1:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

In the days of Shalmaneser I performed many acts of charity to my kindred, those of my people.

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During the time of Shalmaneser, I gave away a lot of money to my relatives, my fellow Jews.

But when he had arrived at Rages, a city of the Medes, he had ten talents of silver, from that which he had been given in honor by the king.

And when he was come to Rages a city of the Medes, and had ten talents of silver of that with which he had been honoured by the king:

While Shalmaneser was still emperor, I took good care of my own people whenever they were in need.

In the days of Enemessar, I did many alms deeds to my kindred: I gave my bread to the hungry,

While Shalmaneser was king, I often helped my relatives and other Jews when they were in need.