Nehemiah 8:9 - Commentary

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Text -- Nehemiah 8:9 (NET)

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8:9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.

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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:

· Ezra a man of Judah; probably the son of Hodiah

· Levites relating to Levi and the priesthood given to him,a tribal name describing people and ceremonies as sacred

· Nehemiah leader among those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel,son of Hacaliah; governor of the returned exiles,son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-Zur