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John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 8:11

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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So the Levites stilled all the people, etc.] Made them quiet and easy, being backed by the governor: saying, hold your peace; refrain from weeping and mourning: for the day is holy; a festival, set apart for joy and gladness: neither be ye grieved; inwardly; as they were not to show any signs of sorrow outwardly, so they were not to cherish grief inwardly.
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