Nehemiah 12:43

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God had made the people very happy, and so on that day they celebrated and offered many sacrifices. The women and children joined in the festivities, and joyful shouts could be heard far from the city of Jerusalem.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 20:13

While every man, woman, and child of Judah was standing there at the temple,

2 Chronicles 20:27

Jehoshaphat led the crowd back to Jerusalem. And as they marched, they played harps and blew trumpets. They were very happy because the LORD had given them victory over their enemies, so when they reached the city, they went straight to the temple.

2 Chronicles 7:10

Then on the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent everyone home. They left very happy because of all the good things the LORD had done for David and Solomon, and for his people Israel.

Ezra 3:13

Their shouting and crying were so noisy that it all sounded alike and could be heard a long way off.

Nehemiah 12:27

When the city wall was dedicated, Levites from everywhere in Judah were invited to join in the celebration with songs of praise and with the music of cymbals, small harps, and other stringed instruments.

Nehemiah 12:42

Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer also stood there, as Jezrahiah led the singers.

Job 34:29

When God does nothing, can any person or nation find fault with him?

Psalm 27:6

You will let me defeat all of my enemies. Then I will celebrate, as I enter your tent with animal sacrifices and songs of praise.

Psalm 28:7

You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.

Psalm 9:2

God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you.

Psalm 92:4

because everything you do makes me happy, and I sing joyful songs.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Jeremiah 31:13

Young women and young men, together with the elderly, will celebrate and dance, because I will comfort them and turn their sorrow into happiness.

Jeremiah 33:11

happy voices and the sounds of parties and wedding celebrations. And when people come to my temple to offer sacrifices to thank me, you will hear them say: “We praise you, LORD All-Powerful! You are good to us, and your love never fails.” The land will once again be productive.

Numbers 10:10

During the celebration of the New Moon Festival and other religious festivals, sound the trumpets while you offer sacrifices. This will be a reminder that I am the LORD your God.

Matthew 21:15

But the chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses were angry when they saw his miracles and heard the children shouting praises to the Son of David.

Matthew 21:9

Some people walked ahead of Jesus and others followed behind. They were all shouting, “Hooray for the Son of David! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hooray for God in heaven above!”

John 16:22

You are now very sad. But later I will see you, and you will be so happy that no one will be able to change the way you feel.

Ephesians 5:19

When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart.

James 5:13

If you are having trouble, you should pray. And if you are feeling good, you should sing praises.

1 Samuel 4:5

brought the chest into camp, the army cheered so loudly that the ground shook.