Nehemiah 8:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When the people returned to their homes, they celebrated by eating and drinking and by sharing their food with those in need, because they had understood what had been read to them.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:22

The people were very happy, and they ate and drank there at the LORD's altar. That same day, Solomon was crowned king. The people celebrated and poured olive oil on Solomon's head to show that he would be their next king. They also poured oil on Zadok's head to show that he was their priest.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Nehemiah 8:11

The Levites encouraged the people by saying, “This is a sacred day, so don't worry or mourn!”

Nehemiah 8:13

On the second day of the seventh month, the leaders of all the family groups came together with the priests and the Levites, so Ezra could teach them the Law

Esther 9:22

the days when we Jews defeated our enemies. Remember this month as a time when our sorrow was turned to joy, and celebration took the place of crying. Celebrate by having parties and by giving to the poor and by sharing gifts of food with each other.

Psalm 119:111

They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.

Psalm 119:127

Your laws mean more to me than the finest gold.

Psalm 119:130

Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people.

Psalm 119:14

Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich.

Psalm 119:16

I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words.

Psalm 119:171

If you will teach me your laws, I will praise you

Psalm 119:174

I am waiting for you to save me, LORD. Your Law makes me happy.

Psalm 119:72

I would rather obey you than have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.

Psalm 119:97

I deeply love your Law! I think about it all day.

Jeremiah 15:16

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful.

Luke 24:32

They said to each other, “When he talked with us along the road and explained the Scriptures to us, didn't it warm our hearts?”

Romans 7:18

I know that my selfish desires won't let me do anything that is good. Even when I want to do right, I cannot.

Revelation 11:10

Everyone on earth will celebrate and be happy. They will give gifts to each other, because of what happened to the two prophets who caused them so much trouble.