Nehemiah 8:10-12

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.”

8:11 Then the Levites quieted all the people saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.” 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.”