Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah went on, “Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks, and share some with those who don't have anything ready, because today is a special, holy day to our Lord. Don't be sad, for your strength comes from the Lord who makes you happy.”

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In The King James Version

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

In Context

9Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were teaching the people told them all, “This is a holy day to the Lord your God. Don't mourn or cry,” for everyone was crying as they heard the Law being read.

11The Levites too were quieting everyone down, telling them, “Don't cry! This is a holy day and you shouldn't be sad.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 26:11Then you, the Levites, and the foreigners who live with you are to celebrate all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your family.

1 Chronicles 16:27Splendor and majesty are his; power and glory are in his sanctuary.

Esther 9:22as the time when the Jews rested from their victory over their enemies, and as the month when their sadness was turned into joy and their mourning into a time of celebration. He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor.

Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.

Psalms 149:2Let Israel celebrate their Creator; let the people of Zion be happy in their King.

Ecclesiastes 2:24So what's the best thing to do? Eat, drink, and enjoy your work, recognizing as I did that these things are given to us by God,

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 8:10-13

9 And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. 11 So the Levites stilled… Read the whole commentary →

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