Tobit 1

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	Sacra Bibbia Garofalo
1 This book tells the story of Tobit, son of Tobiel, son of Hananiel, son of Aduel, son of Gabael of the family of Asiel, of the tribe of Naphtali,	1 Storia di Tobit — figlio di Tobiel, figlio di Ananiel, figlio di Aduel, figlio di Ananiel della stirpe di Asiel, della tribù di Neftali
2 who during the reign of Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, was taken captive from Thisbe, which is south of Kedesh Naphtali in upper Galilee, above and to the west of Asser, north of Phogor.	2 che al tempo di Enemessaro, re di Assiria, fu deportato da Tisbe, che è a destra di Kadesh di Neftali, nella Galilea, più su di Asher.
3 I, Tobit, have walked all the days of my life on the paths of truth and righteousness. I performed many charitable works for my kinsmen and my people who had been deported with me to Nineveh, in Assyria.	3 Io, Tobit, ho camminato nelle vie della verità, e della giustizia per tutto il tempo della mia vita. Ho fatto molte elemosine ai miei fratelli e alla gente che era venuta con me nel paese degli Assiri, a Ninive.
4 When I lived as a young man in my own country, Israel, the entire tribe of my forefather Naphtali had broken away from the house of David and from Jerusalem. This city had been singled out of all Israel's tribes, so that they all might offer sacrifice in the place where the temple, God's dwelling, had been built and consecrated for all generations to come.	4 Quando ero ancora nella mia patria, la terra di Israele, al tempo della mia gioventù, tutta la tribù di Neftali mio padre si era allontanata dal tempio di Gerusalemme, scelto da tutte le tribù di Israele perché tutte le tribù vi potessero sacrificare — onde era stato consacrato come tempio della Dimora dell’Altissimo ed edificato per tutte le generazioni del tempo —
5 All my kinsmen, like the rest of the tribe of my forefather Naphtali, used to offer sacrifice on all the mountains of Galilee as well as to the young bull which Jeroboam, king of Israel, had made in Dan.	5 ma tutte le tribù che insieme si erano allontanate, sacrificavano alla giovenca di Baal; anche la tribù di Neftali mio padre.
6 I, for my part, would often make the pilgrimage alone to Jerusalem for the festivals, as is prescribed for all Israel by perpetual decree. Bringing with me the first fruits of the field and the firstlings of the flock, together with a tenth of my income and the first shearings of the sheep, I would hasten to Jerusalem	6 Io solo andavo piuttosto spesso a Gerusalemme per le feste, come è prescritto a tutto Israele con precetto perpetuo, portando le primizie e le decime dei prodotti e la lana della prima tosatura;
7 and present them to the priests, Aaron's sons, at the altar. To the Levites who were doing service in Jeusalem I would give the tithe of grain, wine, olive oil, pomegranates, figs, and other fruits. And except for sabbatical years, I used to give a second tithe in money, which each year I would go and disburse in Jerusalem.	7 le consegnavo ai sacerdoti, figli di Aronne, per l’altare; di tutti i prodotti davo la decima ai figli di Levi, che prestano servizio a Gerusalemme, e vendevo il corrispondente della seconda decima e andavo a consumare il ricavato a Gerusalemme ogni anno.
8 The third tithe I gave to orphans and widows, and to converts who were living with the Israelites. Every third year I would bring them this offering, and we ate it in keeping with the decree of the Mosaic law and the commands of Deborah, the mother of my father Tobiel; for when my father died, he left me an orphan.	8 Infine presentavo la terza decima a coloro ai quali spetta, come mi aveva comandato Debbora mia nonna, poiché ero rimasto orfano di padre.
9 When I reached manhood, I married Anna, a woman of our own lineage. By her I had a son whom I named Tobiah.	9 Quando divenni uomo, sposai Anna della stirpe della mia famiglia ed ebbi da lei Tobia.
10 Now, after I had been deported to Nineveh, all my brothers and relatives ate the food of heathens,	10 Quando fui deportato a Ninive, tutti i miei fratelli e quelli della mia discendenza mangiavano i cibi dei Gentili;
11 but I refrained from eating that kind of food.	11 io invece mi astenni dal mangiarne,
12 Because of this wholehearted service of God,	12 in quanto mi ricordavo di Dio con tutta l’anima.
13 the Most High granted me favor and status with Shalmaneser, so that I became purchasing agent for all his needs.	13 L’Altissimo mi fece trovare favore e gradimento davanti a Enemessaro, di cui divenni economo.
14 Every now and then until his death I would go to Media to buy goods for him. I also deposited several pouches containing a great sum of money with my kinsman Gabael, son of Gabri, who lived at Rages, in Media.	14 Andai poi in Media e depositai dieci talenti d’argento presso Gabael, fratello di Gabria, a Ragi di Media.
15 But when Shalmaneser died and his son Sennacherib succeeded him as king, the roads to Media became unsafe, so I could no longer go there.	15 Ma quando Enemessaro morì, regnò al suo posto Sennacherim suo figlio. Le strade del suo impero divennero pericolose a praticarsi e io non potei più andare in Media.
16 During Shalmaneser's reign I performed many charitable works for my kinsmen and my people.	16 Al tempo di Enemessaro facevo molte elemosine ai miei fratelli:
17 I would give my bread to the hungry and my clothing to the naked. If I saw one of my people who had died and been thrown outside the walls of Nineveh, I would bury him.	17 davo i miei cibi ai poveri e le mie vesti agli ignudi; e quando vedevo uno della mia discendenza ucciso e gettato fuori delle mura di Ninive, lo seppellivo.
18 I also buried anyone whom Sennacherib slew when he returned as a fugitive from Judea during the days of judgment decreed against him by the heavenly King because of the blasphemies he had uttered. In his rage he killed many Israelites, but I used to take their bodies by stealth and bury them; so when Sennacherib looked for them, he could not find them.	18 Se il re Sennacherim fece uccidere alcuni, quando aveva dovuto battere in ritirata dalla Giudea, io li seppellivo di nascosto. Infatti, ne fece uccidere molti per rappresaglia; per ordine del re stesso se ne cercarono i cadaveri, ma non si trovarono.
19 But a certain citizen of Nineveh informed the king that it was I who buried the dead. When I found out that the king knew all about me and wanted to put me to death, I went into hiding; then in my fear I took to flight.	19 Ora uno di Ninive andò a denunciare al re che io li seppellivo; allora mi resi latitante. Avendo saputo poi di essere cercato a morte, impaurito, mi allontanai.
20 Afterward, all my property was confiscated; I was left with nothing. All that I had was taken to the king's palace, except for my wife Anna and my son Tobiah.	20 Mi furono sequestrati tutti i beni e non mi rimase nulla, fuorché mia moglie Anna e mio figlio Tobia.
21 But less than forty days later the king was assassinated by two of his sons, who then escaped into the mountains of Ararat. His son Esarhaddon, who succeeded him as king, placed Ahiqar, my brother Anael's son, in charge of all the accounts of his kingdom, so that he took control over the entire administration.	21 Non passarono cinquanta giorni e i suoi due figli uccisero il re: fuggirono poi sulle montagne di Ararat e regnò al suo posto Sacherdono. Questi mise a capo di tutta la contabilità del regno e di tutta l’amministrazione Achiacaro, figlio di Anael mio fratello.
22 Then Ahiqar interceded on my behalf, and I was able to return to Nineveh. For under Sennacherib, king of Assyria, Ahiqar had been chief cupbearer, keeper of the seal, administrator, and treasurer; and Esarhaddon reappointed him. He was a close relative-in fact, my nephew.	22 Achiacaro intercedette per me e io ritornai a Ninive. Ora Achiacaro era il coppiere, deputato alla custodia del sigillo, amministratore e contabile. Sacherdono lo costituì in carica per la seconda volta: egli era mio nipote.