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Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, both men and women, and all who could hear with understanding, on the first day of the seventh month.
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A Holy Day for a Holy Word
Commentators unanimously point out that this gathering occurred on a significant date: the first day of the seventh month. This was the “Feast of Trumpets,” a major holy day, and as John Gill notes, it was also the civil New Year's Day. This solemn occasion underscores the immense importance the people placed on hearing God's Law read publicly.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Upon the first day of the seventh month - The day of the “Feast of Trumpets” (see the margin reference note). The gathering together of the …
19th Century
Anglican
Both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding. —Men, women, and children who had reached years of discretion.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation , &c.] Having a perfect copy of it, which the people kne…
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