I am Raphael, one of the seven angels: This is a dramatic moment of self-revelation, calling to mind Gen 45.3. Unlike the angel who was Jacob’s opponent (Gen 32.29), Raphael reveals his name, even without being asked. For angels see 3.17. Only two other angels are named in Scripture: Gabriel (Dan 8.16; 9.21; Luke 1.19, 26) and Michael (Dan 10.13, 21; 12.1; Jude 9; Rev 12.7).

Stand ready; that is, “at the Lord’s call,” “ready to serve him” (Good News Translation).

Who … enter; that is, “who have access to.”

The glory of the Lord: See the note on verse 12.

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Tobit. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2001. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.