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A Time for Joy and Mourning
Commentators highlight the significant timing of this event. It occurred just two days after the joyous Feast of Tabernacles concluded. The people first obeyed God's command to celebrate His goodness, and then, after a day of rest, they turned to corporate repentance. This demonstrates a mature faith that embraces both celebration and contrition, each in its proper season.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
The festival lasted from the 15th day of the 7th month to the first. The 22nd day was a day of solemn observance (Nehemiah 8:18). One d…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
In the twenty and fourth day. —After one day of rest, the people assembled with all the tokens of sorrow, even to dust on the head…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now in the twenty fourth day of this month
The seventh month, the month Tisri or September, two days after the fea…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:1–3
17th Century
Minister
The Word will direct and enliven prayer, for by it the Spirit helps our weaknesses in prayer. The careful study of God's Word will increasingly rev…