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Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 9:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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 day seems to have been allowed the people for rest; and then the work of repentance, for which they had shown themselves ready Nehemiah 8:9, was taken in hand, and a general fast was proclaimed. return to 'Top of Page'
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