Verse 10
10. He said That is, Nehemiah, the governor. He issued the order, being the public executive.
Eat the fat Literally, fatnesses; that is, the fat pieces of flesh; the fat things.
Drink the sweet Hebrew, sweetnesses; the sweet drinks, especially the new wine of that season.
Send portions That the poor and destitute, for whom nothing is prepared, but what is freely given by those who have abundance, may rejoice and feast with the rest of the people. Comp. Esther 9:19; Esther 9:22; Deuteronomy 16:14.
The joy of the Lord is your strength The joy of Jehovah is the delight and comfort which Jehovah imparts to his faithful servants; a consciousness of God’s favour, mercy, and long-suffering. The word rendered strength commonly means a fortress, a fortified citadel, or stronghold. They surely should not be sorry who abide in the joy of Jehovah as in a strong fortress.
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