Nehemiah 8:10-12

EasyEnglish Bible

¹⁰ Nehemiah said to the people, ‘Go to your homes and eat some good food. Drink sweet drinks. Share your food and your drink with people who do not have enough for themselves. This is a holy day for our Lord, so do not be sad. The Lord will give you joy so that you can be strong.’

¹¹ The Levites also comforted the people. They said, ‘Do not weep. Today is a holy day, so do not be sad.’ ¹² Then the people went away to eat and to drink. They shared their food with other people. They were very happy because they now understood God's word that they had heard.