And all the people went their way to eat and to drink,.... Freely and cheerfully:and to send portions; to the poor, who had nothing to eat and drink:and to make great mirth; with music, vocal and instrumental:because they had understood the words that were declared unto them; the meaning of the several laws read and explained unto them, whereby they better understood their duty, and in what instances and in what manner it was to be performed; how much more reason is there for joy and gladness, when the Gospel, and the doctrines of it, are clearly known and understood?
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Nehemiah 8:12
Nehemiah 8:12
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