Nehemiah 12:43

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So on that special day, the priests offered many sacrifices. Everyone was very happy because God had made them happy. Even the women and children were excited and happy. People far away could hear the happy sounds coming from Jerusalem.

Cross References

Ezra 3:13

The sound could be heard far away. All of them made so much noise that no one could tell the difference between the shouts of joy and the crying.

Psalm 92:4

Lord, you make us very happy because of what you did. I gladly sing about it.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then the young women of Israel will be happy and dance. And the men, young and old, will join in the dancing. I will change their sadness into happiness. I will comfort my people, making them happy instead of sad.

James 5:13

Are you having troubles? You should pray. Are you happy? You should sing.

Ephesians 5:19

Encourage each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.

John 16:22

It is the same with you. Now you are sad, but I will see you again, and you will be happy. You will have a joy that no one can take away.

Matthew 21:15

The leading priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he was doing. And they saw the children praising him in the Temple area. The children were shouting, “Praise to the Son of David.” All this made the priests and the teachers of the law angry.

Matthew 21:9

Some of the people were walking ahead of Jesus. Others were walking behind him. They all shouted, “Praise to the Son of David! ‘Welcome! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Psalm 118:25-26 Praise to God in heaven!”

Jeremiah 33:11

There will be sounds of joy and happiness. There will be the happy sounds of a bride and groom. There will be the sounds of people bringing their gifts to the Lord’s Temple. They will say, ‘Praise the Lord All-Powerful! The Lord is good! His faithful love will last forever!’ They will say this because I will again do good things to Judah. It will be as it was in the beginning.” This is what the Lord said.

Isaiah 61:3

those in Zion who mourn. I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’

Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trusted him with all my heart. He helped me, so I am happy. I sing songs of praise to him.

Psalm 27:6

If he will help me defeat the enemies around me, I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and play songs to honor the Lord.

Job 34:29

But if God decides not to help them, no one can judge him guilty. If he hides himself, no one can find him. He is the ruler over every person and nation.

2 Chronicles 20:27

All the men from Judah and Jerusalem were very happy as they marched back to Jerusalem with Jehoshaphat in the front. The Lord made them very happy when he defeated their enemy.

2 Chronicles 20:13

All the men of Judah stood before the Lord with their wives, babies, and children.

2 Chronicles 7:10

On the 23rd day of the seventh month, Solomon told the people to go home. All the people thanked the king, said goodbye, and went home. They were happy because of all the good things that the Lord had done for David his servant and for his people Israel.

1 Samuel 4:5

When the Lord’s Box of the Agreement came into the camp, all the Israelites gave a great shout loud enough to make the ground shake.

Numbers 10:10

Also blow these trumpets for your special meetings, New Moon celebrations, and all your happy times together. Blow the trumpets when you give your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. This will be a special way for your God to remember you. I command you to do this; I am the Lord your God.”

Nehemiah 12:42

Then these priests stood in their places in the Temple: Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then two singing groups began singing with Jezrahiah leading them.

Psalm 9:2

You make me happy, so I will rejoice in you. God Most High, I praise your name.

Nehemiah 12:27

The people dedicated the wall of Jerusalem. They brought all the Levites to Jerusalem. The Levites came from the towns they lived in. They came to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. They came to sing songs of praise and thanks to God. They played their cymbals, harps, and lyres.