Tobit 7:9

Verse 9. After. Greek “and they gave them a cordial reception. And they slew (sacrificed) a ram of the flock, and placed much food before them,” ( Bible.) to shew their regard. Genesis 18:6. Calmet.—“But Tobias said, to Raphael: Brother Azarias, mention what thou saidst to me on the road, and let the affair come to perfection. And he explained the matter to Raguel. And Raguel said: Eat and drink, and be merry. It behoveth thee to have my child. Yet I will lay the truth before thee. I gave my child to seven husbands, and when they entered in to her, they died the very night. For the present, therefore, be merry. And Tobias said: I will taste nothing here, till you produce and place her before me. And Raguel said: Take care of her henceforth, according to judgment: ( Bible. or the law. Calmet.) you are brother and sister. May then the merciful God grant you the greatest prosperity. And he called Sara, his daughter, and she came to her father: then taking her by the hand, he gave her,” verse 15. Bible.—Saint Ambrose (Off. iii. 14.) reads in the same manner, ( Calmet.) and commends the candour of Raguel in disclosing the truth, though it might have prevented his daughter from marrying; ( Worthington.) a case where people allow themselves ( Calmet.) too much liberty, in concealing defects. Bible.