Nehemiah 8:10-12

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁰ Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy the good food and sweet drinks. Give some food and drinks to those who didn’t prepare any food. Today is a special day to our Lord. Don’t be sad, because the joy of the Lord will make you strong.”

¹¹ The Levites helped the people to calm down. They said, “Be quiet, calm down, this is a special day. Don’t be sad.”

¹² Then all the people went to eat the special meal. They shared their food and drinks. They celebrated that special day. They were happy that they could hear the reading of God’s law and were now able to understand it.