Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 Esdras chapter 9:52 through chapter 9:55...
52 For this day is holy unto the Lord: and be not sorrowful; for the Lord will bring you to honour.
53 So the Levites published all things to the people, saying, This day is holy to the Lord; be not sorrowful.
54 Then went they their way, every one to eat and drink, and make merry, and to give part to them that had nothing, and to make great cheer;
55 Because they understood the words wherein they were instructed, and for the which they had been assembled.
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