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Tobit 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Tobit 1:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 But when Shalmaneser[a] died and his son Sennacherib reigned in his place, Median roads became lawless, and I could no longer travel to Media.(A)
Courage in Burying the Dead
16 In the days of Shalmaneser[b] I performed many acts of charity to my kindred, those of my people.(B) 17 I would give my food to the hungry and my clothing to the naked, and if I saw the dead body of any of my nation thrown out behind the wall of Nineveh, I would bury it.(C)
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