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Where did all the people gather as one man according to Nehemiah 8:1?
Before the Water Gate
Who did the people tell to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel?
Ezra the scribe
When did Ezra bring the Law before the assembly according to Nehemiah 8:2?
The 1st day of the 7th month
How long did Ezra read from the Law and where did he face according to Nehemiah 8:3?
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Who was in the assembly who heard the reading from the Law by Ezra according to Nehemiah 8:3?
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How did the people respond to the reading of the Book of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:3?
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What did Ezra stand on to read the Book of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:4?
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What did the people do when Ezra opened the Book of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:5?
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How did the people answer when Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God according to Nehemiah 8:6?
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The people bowed their heads and did what according to Nehemiah 8:6?
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What did the Levites do while the people remained in their places according to Nehemiah 8:7?
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Who told the people 'This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep' according to Nehemiah 8:9?
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What did the people do when they heard the words of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:9?
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Ezra told the people to go their way and do what after the reading of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:10?
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Why did Ezra tell the people not to be grieved in Nehemiah 8:10?
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Who calmed all the people by saying 'Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved' according to Nehemiah 8:11?
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Why did the people go their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing according to Nehemiah 8:12?
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Who came to Ezra the scribe on the 2nd day in order to study the words of the Law according to Nehemiah 8:13?
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What did the people find Moses had commanded the people to do in Nehemiah 8:14?
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What were the people to make the booths out of according to Nehemiah 8:15?
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Where did the people make booths according to Nehemiah 8:16?
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How long had it been since the people of Israel had made and lived in booths during the feast of the 7th month according to Nehemiah 8:17?
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What happened when the people made and lived in the booths according to Nehemiah 8:17?
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What happened every day during the Feast of Booths according to Nehemiah 8:18?
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How long did the Feast of Booths last according to Nehemiah 8:18?
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What did the people do after the Feast of Booths on the 9th day according to Nehemiah 8:18?
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Study Notes
Gathering for the Reading of the Law
- The people assembled as one at the Water Gate to hear the Law.
- Ezra, the scribe, was instructed to bring the Book of the Law of Moses.
Ezra's Reading of the Law
- Ezra presented the Law on the 1st day of the 7th month.
- The reading occurred from early morning until midday, facing the square before the Water Gate.
- The assembly included men, women, and those capable of understanding.
People's Reaction and Worship
- The audience listened attentively to the reading of the Law.
- Upon Ezra opening the Book, all the people stood in reverence.
- They responded to Ezra's blessing of the Lord by saying "Amen, Amen" and raised their hands.
Expressions of Worship
- Individuals bowed with their faces to the ground, worshipping the Lord.
- The Levites played a role in interpreting the Law for better understanding.
Encouragement and Celebration
- Nehemiah, Ezra, and the Levites urged the people not to mourn, declaring the day holy.
- The people wept upon hearing the Law but were encouraged to celebrate and enjoy provisions.
Festival Instructions
- Ezra instructed the crowd to feast, emphasizing the joy of the Lord as their strength.
- The Levites reminded them to be quiet and celebrate the holiness of the day.
- The people's rejoicing stemmed from their understanding of the Law.
Continued Study of the Law
- On the following day, leaders and Levites gathered to study the Law with Ezra.
- They discovered Moses' command to live in booths during the 7th month.
The Feast of Booths
- The people constructed booths using branches from various trees, setting them up in several locations including roofs and courtyards.
- It marked a significant rekindling of tradition, as it had been observed since the time of Jeshua, son of Nun.
- The observance led to a period of great rejoicing.
Conclusion of the Feast
- Ezra read from the Book of the Law daily during the Feast of Booths, which lasted for 7 days.
- The final day saw a solemn assembly as prescribed by tradition, occurring on the 9th day after the feast.
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