This passage introduces the story of Tobit, a blind man who needs his son, Tobiah, to travel to Media to recover a sum of money left with their relative, Gabael. Concerned about the journey's risks and the need for someone to guide Tobiah, Tobit seeks a trustworthy companion. Unbeknownst to them, the angel Raphael appears, offering his services and claiming to be a kinsman named Azariah, thus setting the stage for a divinely guided journey despite the initial anxieties of Tobiah's mother about her son's departure.
