Nehemiah 8:11-13

New Century Version

¹¹ The Levites helped calm the people, saying, “Be quiet, because this is a holy day. Don’t be sad.”

¹² Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send some of their food to others, and to celebrate with great joy. They finally understood what they had been taught.

¹³ On the second day of the month, the leaders of all the families, the priests, and the Levites met with Ezra the teacher. They gathered to study the words of the Teachings.