Nehemiah 8:10
8:10 He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. 1 Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:12
8:12 So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food 2 with others 3 and to enjoy tremendous joy, 4 for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.
1 tn The Hebrew term translated “Lord” here is אֲדֹנָי (’adonay).
2 tn Heb “to send portions.”
3 tn The Hebrew text does not include the phrase “with others” but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Heb “to make great joy.”