OLD TESTAMENT

Tobit 1:16

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

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Verse 16. Rages means “rupture,” by frequent earthquakes, and was ( Menochius. Calmet.) the residence of the Parthian kings, in spring, (Athen. xii. 2.) in the mountain, separating their country from Media.—Honoured for his salary. Calmet.

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