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Now in the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackcloth, and earth on them.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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