Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:11
(11) So the Levites.—As before, what Ezra said was repeated to the people in various directions by the Levites. But there was evidently an almost irrepressible emotion. read more
Nehemiah 8
Charles John Ellicott
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:12
(12) They had understood.—They had caught the meaning of the command to rejoice. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:13
(13) The chief of the fathers.—Not the vast multitude now, as the great feast was not yet.Even to understand.—To consider, or give attention to: that is, to learn the full meaning of the almost forgotten festival. The dwelling in booths had fallen into disuse. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:13-18
(13-18) The Feast of Tabernacles. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:15
(15) Saying.—There is no such command in Leviticus; the Septuagint inserts, “And Ezra spake.” But it is better to adopt Houbigant’s slight emendation of the text, which thus runs: “And when they heard it, they proclaimed,” &c. The command, then, is to go out to the Mount of Olives, and gather, not precisely the branches which the ancient law required, but such as circumstances allowed. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:16
(16) And in their courts.—Not only on the roofs, but in the internal courtyards.Of the house of God.—The ministers of the Temple made these; and strangers to Jerusalem made them in the streets or open spaces near the gates. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:17
(17) The children of the captivity.—The pathos of this designation is evident here.Done so.—Though the feast had been kept (1 Kings 8:0; Ezra 3:0), it had never thus been kept with universal dwelling in booths. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:18
(18) According unto the manner.—For the Azereth, or supplementary feast day, see Leviticus 23:36. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Nehemiah 8:1-18
The Curse Turned Into a Blessing Nehemiah 8:2 Refers to the time when Balak sent for Balaam to curse Israel. I. God Turns His Own Curses into Blessings. 1. Toil: leads to self-denial and self-sacrifice. 2. Difficulty: calls forth energy and develops strength. 3. Danger: awakens courage and fortitude. 4. Pain: reminds us of the evil of sin. 5. Sorrow: acts as a refiner's fire. II. God Turns Man's Curses into Blessings. The crucifixion of Christ was the means of man's redemption. The blood of... read more
Subscribe
Verse of the Day
Get a Bible verse delivered to your inbox every day!
Daily Devotional
Subscribe to receive daily devotionals to help you grow in faith and walk closer with God.
Read on Mobile
Most Searched
Group of Brands
© 2026 Bibleportal.com All rights reserved.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 8:10
(10) For the joy of the Lord is your strength This beautiful sentence is, literally, delight in Jehovah is a strong refuge. It is capable of unlimited application in preaching and devotion. read more