Nehemiah 8:9
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Nehe 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.
Nehe 8:10
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Then he said to them, "Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, 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 strength."
Nehe 8:11
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So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved."
Nehe 8:12
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All the people went away to eat, to drink, to send portions and to celebrate a great festival, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.
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