So the Levitescalmedallthe people,saying,"Be still,for the dayis holy;do not be grieved."
Then he saidto them, "Go,eatof the fat,drinkof the sweet,and sendportionsto him who has nothingprepared;for this dayis holyto our Lord.Do not be grieved,for the joyof the LORDis your strength."
Allthe peoplewentaway to eat,to drink,to sendportionsand to celebratea greatfestival,becausethey understoodthe wordswhichhad been madeknownto them.
Then Calebquietedthe peoplebeforeMosesand said,"We should by allmeansgoup and takepossessionof it, for we will surelyovercomeit."
