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A Day of Deep Devotion
Commentators highlight the extraordinary length of this gathering. The people spent a "fourth part of the day" (likely three hours) reading God's law, and another three hours in confession and worship. This demonstrates a profound commitment to reconnecting with God, setting a powerful example of prioritizing spiritual disciplines.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:3
19th Century
Bishop
One fourth part. — Both day and night were divided into four parts. All orders standing in their respective place, the reading occ…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And they stood up in their place
In the outward court of the temple, where men used to stand when they prayed and co…
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…