Nehemiah 6:3

6:3 So I sent messengers to them saying, “I am engaged in ¹  an important work, and I am unable to come down. Why should the work come to a halt when I leave it to come down to you?”

Nehemiah 8:12

8:12 So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food ²  with others ³  and to enjoy tremendous joy, ⁴  for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.

Nehemiah 9:37

9:37 Its abundant produce goes to the kings you have placed over us due to our sins. They rule over our bodies and our livestock as they see fit, ⁵  and we are in great distress!

[6:3]  ¹ tn Heb “[am] doing.”

[8:12]  ² tn Heb “to send portions.”

[8:12]  ³ tn The Hebrew text does not include the phrase “with others” but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[8:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “to make great joy.”

[9:37]  ³ tn Heb “according to their desire.”