2 and he said to himself, I have asked for death; why do I not call my son Tobias, that I may explain to him about the money before I die? (WEB) 3 And he called him, and said, “My child, if I die, bury me. Don’t despise your mother. Honor her all the days of your life, and do that which is pleasing to her, and don’t grieve her. (WEB) 4 Remember, my child, that she has seen many dangers for you, when you were in her womb. When she is dead, bury her by me in one grave. (WEB)
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