9. When I became an adult, I married a woman from our clan. Together we had a son, whom I named Tobias.
10. After I was taken captive to Assyria and came to Nineveh, all my relatives and fellow Jews there were eating Gentile food.
11. I, however, avoided eating the Gentiles’ food.
12. Because I kept God in view with all my heart,
13. the Most High gave me favor and good standing before Shalmaneser, and I would buy for him everything he needed.
14. I used to go to Media on business for him until he died. While in the land of Media, I entrusted 570 pounds of silver to Gabael brother of Gabri.