This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Tobit 7:11 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189511 I have given my child to seven men, and whensoever they came in unto her, they died in the night. But for the present be merry. And Tobias said, I will taste nothing here, until ye make covenant and enter into covenant with me. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 I have given her to seven men among our relatives, and they all died the night they tried to have sex with her. Now, however, eat and drink, my son, and may the Lord act on behalf of you both.” Tobias replied, “I won’t eat or drink here until you resolve the matters that have to do with me.” Raguel said to him, “I will do it. She is given to you according to the ruling of the scroll from Moses, and it has been decided in heaven that she be given to you. Receive your sister! From now on you are her brother and she is your sister. She is given to you from today until eternity. And tonight may the Lord of heaven grant success to both of you, my son, and may he shower you both with mercy and peace.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 When Raguel heard this word, he became afraid, knowing what had befallen those seven men, who had approached her. And he began to fear, lest it might happen to him also in the same way. And, since he wavered and gave no further response to the petition, See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 Now when Raguel heard this, he was afraid, knowing what had happened to those seven husbands, that went in unto her. And he began to fear lest it might happen to him also in like manner. And as he was in suspense, and gave no answer to his petition, See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 I have already given her to seven men, all of them relatives. Each one died on his wedding night, as soon as he entered the bedroom. But now, my son, have something to eat and drink. The Lord will take care of you both.” Tobias replied, “I won't eat or drink until you give me your word.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 I have given my child to seven men of our relatives, and whenever they came in to her, they died in the night. But for the present be merry.” And Tobias said, “I will taste nothing here, until you all make a covenant and enter into that covenant with me.” See the chapter |