Nehemiah 8:10-12

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁰ Then he said to them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared,^(A) since today^(B) is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your strength.”^{[a](C) 11} And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still,^(D) since today^(E) is holy. Don’t grieve.” ¹² Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,^(F) because they had understood the words that were explained to them.