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Nehemiah 8:9-10

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9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.
10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
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Nehemiah 8:9-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NEHEMIAH 8

Ezra being desired to bring forth the book of the law, read it to the people and others, expounded it to them, Ne 8:1-8 and Nehemiah exhorted the people to express joy and gladness on this occasion, which they did, Ne 8:9-12 and observing the feast of tabernacles was in the law commanded to be observed, they kept it very strictly and joyfully, Ne 8:13-18.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 4

  • 1. Ne 7:1,65,70
  • 2. Deuteronomy 12:7,12; Deuteronomy 16:14-15
  • 3. 1 Samuel 25:8; S 2 Samuel 6:19; Esther 9:22; Luke 14:12-14
  • 4. S Leviticus 23:40; S Deuteronomy 12:18; Deuteronomy 16:11,14-15
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