He had lived to 158 years old, and Tobias buried him with honor. When Hannah died, Tobias buried her at his side. Then he moved to Ecbatana with his children and wife. He buried his mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Tobias lived to 127 years old and died in Ecbatana in Media. Before his death, he heard of the downfall of Nineveh, which was conquered by Nebuchadnezzar and Xerxes.