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Nehemiah 8:9

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Then Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people were weeping when they heard the words of the Law.

Footnotes: (F1) - Heb Tirshatha, a Persian title;

Cross References: (C1) - Nehemiah 7:65, 70; (C2) - Nehemiah 12:26; (C3) - Nehemiah 8:2; (C4) - Deuteronomy 12:7, 12;

Nehemiah 8:10

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Then he said to them, "Go, eat the festival foods, drink the sweet drinks, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your refuge."

Footnotes: (F1) - Or stronghold;

Cross References: (C1) - Deuteronomy 26:11;

Nehemiah 8:11

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So the Levites silenced all the people, saying, "Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved."

Nehemiah 8:12

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Then all the people went away to eat, drink, to send portions, and to celebrate a great feast, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.

Footnotes: (F1) - Lit make a great rejoicing;

Cross References: (C1) - Nehemiah 8:10; (C2) - Nehemiah 8:7, 8;

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