Nehemiah 8:9 References

9 Then Nehemiah, who was the agovernor, and Ezra bthe priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "cThis day is holy to the Lord your God; ddo not mourn or weep." For all the people were weeping when they heard the words of the law.

d Deuteronomy 12:7, Deuteronomy 12:12

Deuteronomy 12

7 "There also you and your households shall eat before the Lord your God, and arejoice in all your undertakings in which the Lord your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 12

12 "And you shall arejoice before the Lord your God, you and your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the bLevite who is within your gates, since che has no portion or inheritance with you.

Other references for Nehemiah 8:9

a Nehemiah 7:65, Nehemiah 7:70

b Nehemiah 12:26

c Nehemiah 8:2