Tobit 5:17

But Anna his mother wept, and said to Tobit, Why hast thou sent away our son? is he not the staff of our hand, in going in and out before us?

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Overview of Tobit 5:17

Summary

Mother grieves son's departure, questions necessity

Event

Mother's lament

Estimated Time Period

c. 200 BC