Nehemiah 8:9-12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 8:9-12

We may here observe, I. How the people were wounded with the words of the law that were read to them. The law works death, and speaks terror, shows men their sins, and their misery and danger because of sin, and thunders a curse against every one that continues not in every part of his duty. Therefore when they heard it they all wept (Neh. 8:9): it was a good sign that their hearts were tender, like Josiah's when he heard the words of the law. They wept to think how they had offended God, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 8:9

And Nehemiah which is the Tirshatha ,.... Or governor, as Zerubbabel had been, and now Nehemiah, see Ezra 2:63 and Ezra the priest and scribe ; see Nehemiah 8:1 , and the Levites that taught the people ; see Nehemiah 8:7 said unto all the people, this day is holy unto the Lord your God ; being both the new moon and the feast of blowing of trumpets: mourn not, nor weep ; which was unsuitable to a festival, and especially such an one as this, in which trumpets were to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said unto them ,.... Nehemiah the Tirshatha or governor: go your way ; to their own houses, and refresh themselves; it being noon, and they had stood many hours attentive to the reading and expounding of the law: eat the fat, and drink the sweet : not a common meal, but a feast, consisting of the richest provisions, the best of food and liquors and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared ; for the poor, who had no food at home provided for them; the widow,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 8:11

So the Levites stilled all the people ,.... Made them quiet and easy, being backed by the governor: saying, hold your peace ; refrain from weeping and mourning: for the day is holy ; a festival, set apart for joy and gladness: neither be ye grieved ; inwardly; as they were not to show any signs of sorrow outwardly, so they were not to cherish grief inwardly. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 8:12

And all the people went their way to eat and to drink ,.... Freely and cheerfully: and to send portions ; to the poor, who had nothing to eat and drink: and to make great mirth ; with music, vocal and instrumental: because they had understood the words that were declared unto them ; the meaning of the several laws read and explained unto them, whereby they better understood their duty, and in what instances and in what manner it was to be performed; how much more reason is there... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 8:9

Nehemiah , which is the Tirshatha - This puts it out of doubt that, when the Tirshatha is mentioned, Nehemiah himself is intended, Tirshatha being the name of his office. Mourn not , nor weep - This is a holy day to God: a day appointed for general rejoicing in Him who has turned our captivity, restored to us his law, and again established among us his ordinances. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 8:10

Eat the fat , and drink the sweet - Eat and drink the best that you have; and while ye are feeding yourselves in the fear of the Lord, remember those who cannot feast; and send portions to them, that the joy and the thanksgiving may be general. Let the poor have reason to rejoice as well as you. For the joy of the Lord is your strength - This is no gluttonous and drunken festival that enervates the body, and enfeebles the mind: from your religious feast your... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-12

PART II . ACCOUNT OF THE STATE OF RELIGION AMONG THE JEWS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF NEHEMIAH . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-12

Religious instruction. "And when the seventh month came," etc. To the well-being of a people the labours of the religious teacher are as necessary as those of the statesman. Nehemiah having provided for the safety of the Jews against their enemies, Ezra, the priest and scribe, steps forward to instruct them in the law of God. Of the manner in which he did this, and the reception his instructions met with, we have a specimen in this narrative. I. The TIME of the meeting. "The first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-18

The word of God in a threefold relationship. I. THE WORD OF GOD AND POPULAR DESIRE . "And they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel." 1. The desire of the people for the word of God. 2. The attitude of the people toward the word of God. II. THE WORD OF GOD AND SPIRITUAL EMOTION . "This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard... read more

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