Nehemiah 8:10-12

8:10 He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

8:11 Then the Levites quieted all the people saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.” 8:12 So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food with others and to enjoy tremendous joy, for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.


tn The Hebrew term translated “Lord” here is אֲדֹנָי (’adonay).

tn Heb “to send portions.”

tn The Hebrew text does not include the phrase “with others” but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn Heb “to make great joy.”