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From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated it like this. And their joy was very great. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> So everyone who had returned from captivity lived in these shelters during the festival, and they were all filled with great joy! The Israelites had not celebrated like this since the days of Joshua son of Nun. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all the assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths, for from the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day the people of Israel had not done so. And there was very great rejoicing. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/8.htm">New King James Version</a> So the whole assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and sat under the booths; for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun until that day the children of Israel had not done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths. Indeed, the sons of Israel had not done so since the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was very great rejoicing. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in them. The sons of Israel had indeed not done so from the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was great rejoicing. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in them. The sons of Israel had indeed not done so from the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was great rejoicing. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths. The sons of Israel had indeed not done so from the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was exceedingly great gladness. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in them. Indeed since the days of Joshua the son of Nun until that very day, the Israelites had not done so. And there was great rejoicing and celebration. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The whole community that had returned from exile made shelters and lived in them. The Israelites had not celebrated like this from the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day. And there was tremendous joy. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The whole community that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. They had not celebrated like this from the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day. And there was tremendous joy. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the assembly of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and dwelt in the booths; for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone who had returned from Babylonia built shelters. They lived in them and joyfully celebrated the Festival of Shelters for the first time since the days of Joshua son of Nun. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and dwelt in the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The whole assembly that had come back from exile made booths and lived in them. From the time of Jeshua (son of Nun) to that day, the people of Israel had not done this. There was a big, joyful celebration. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> All the people who had come back from captivity built shelters and lived in them. This was the first time it had been done since the days of Joshua son of Nun, and everybody was excited and happy. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> The entire assembly of those who had returned from exile erected tents and lived in them. Indeed, from the days of Nun's son Joshua until that day the Israelis had not done so. Joy was everywhere, <a href="/msb/nehemiah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing. <a href="/net/nehemiah/8.htm">NET Bible</a> So all the assembly which had returned from the exile constructed temporary shelters and lived in them. The Israelites had not done so from the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day. Everyone experienced very great joy. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All the assembly of those who had come again out of the captivity made booths, and lived in the booths; for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day the children of Israel had not done so. There was very great gladness. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the congregation of them that had returned from the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day, had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/web/nehemiah/8.htm">World English Bible</a> All the assembly of those who had come back out of the captivity made temporary shelters and lived in the temporary shelters, for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day the children of Israel had not done so. There was very great gladness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they make—all the assembly of the captives of the captivity—shelters, and they sit in shelters; for the sons of Israel had not done, from the days of Jeshua son of Nun, so to that day, and there is very great joy. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they make -- all the assembly of the captives of the captivity -- booths, and they sit in booths; for the sons of Israel had not done, from the days of Jeshua son of Nun, so unto that day, and there is very great joy. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the convocation of those turning back from the captivity will make booths, and they will dwell in booths; for from the days of Joshua son of Nun, the sons of Israel did not thus even to this day. And there will be great gladness exceedingly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all the assembly of them that were returned from the captivity, made tabernacles, and dwelt in tabernacles: for since the days of Josue the son of Nun the children of Israel had not done so, until that day: and there was exceeding great joy. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made tabernacles and lived in tabernacles. For from the days of Jeshua, the son of Nun, even to that day, the sons of Israel had not done so. And there was exceedingly great rejoicing. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/8.htm">New American Bible</a> So the entire assembly of the returned exiles made booths and dwelt in them. Now the Israelites had done nothing of this sort from the days of Jeshua, son of Nun, until this occasion; therefore there was very great joy. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And all the assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in them; for from the days of Jeshua son of Nun to that day the people of Israel had not done so. And there was very great rejoicing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the people of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and dwelt in the booths; for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day the children of Israel had not done so. And there was a very great gladness. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the people who returned from captivity made booths and they dwelt in huts, because the children of Israel had not done so from the days of Yeshua, son of Nun, until this day, and there was very great joy.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all the congregation of them that were come back out of the captivity made booths, and dwelt in the booths; for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the congregation who had returned from the captivity, made booths, and dwelt in booths: for the children of Israel had not done so from the days of Jesus the son of Naue until that day: and there was great joy. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2221" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/8.htm">The Feast of Tabernacles</a> …16And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the court of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. 17<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">The whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/6951.htm" title="6951: haq·qā·hāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Assembly, convocation, congregation. From qahal; assemblage.">assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: haš·šā·ḇîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">who had returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7628.htm" title="7628: haš·šə·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- Exiled, captured, exile, booty. From shbuw; exiled; captured; as noun, exile; by extension, booty.">exile</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5521.htm" title="5521: suk·kō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A thicket, booth. Fem of cok; a hut or lair.">booths</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/5521.htm" title="5521: ḇas·suk·kō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- A thicket, booth. Fem of cok; a hut or lair.">in them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·mê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">From the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: yê·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">of Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bin- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5126.htm" title="5126: nūn (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Joshua. Or Nown; from nuwn; perpetuity, Nun or Non, the father of Joshua.">of Nun</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">had not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">celebrated</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">like this.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And there was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: śim·ḥāh (N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">rejoicing.</a> 18Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40-43</a> On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. / You are to celebrate this as a feast to the LORD for seven days each year. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come; you are to celebrate it in the seventh month. / You are to dwell in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must dwell in booths, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/16-13.htm">Deuteronomy 16:13-15</a> You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Ezra 3:4</a> They also celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in accordance with what is written, and they offered burnt offerings daily based on the number prescribed for each day. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">2 Chronicles 8:13</a> He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16-19</a> Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ... <a href="/john/7-2.htm">John 7:2</a> However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near. <a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a> On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. <a href="/matthew/17-4.htm">Matthew 17:4</a> Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a> With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Acts 15:21</a> For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9</a> By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. <a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Exodus 23:16</a> You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field. <a href="/exodus/34-22.htm">Exodus 34:22</a> And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year. <a href="/1_kings/8-2.htm">1 Kings 8:2</a> And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a> So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.sat under<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.<a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9,13</a> By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: … Jeshua<a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a> For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.Jesus.<a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8-10</a> Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt… <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">2 Chronicles 8:13</a> Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.<a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Ezra 3:4</a> They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required;done so<a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">2 Chronicles 30:26</a> So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.<a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">2 Chronicles 35:18</a> And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.there was<a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a> And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.<a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">2 Chronicles 7:10</a> And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.<a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">2 Chronicles 30:21-23</a> And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-2.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Booths</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-2.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-27.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Sat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Booths</a> <a href="/esther/2-6.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Sat</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 8</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">The reverent manner of reading and hearing the law</a> 9. <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">They comfort the people</a> 13. <a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">The eagerness of the people to hear and be instructed</a> 16. <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">They keep the feast of tabernacles</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. This phrase refers to the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, a festival commanded in <a href="/leviticus/23-33.htm">Leviticus 23:33-43</a>. The Israelites were to dwell in temporary shelters to remember their ancestors' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus. The "whole assembly" indicates a unified participation, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and obedience to God's commands. The return from exile marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as they were re-establishing their identity and religious practices after the Babylonian captivity. The act of making booths symbolizes a return to covenant faithfulness and a physical reminder of God's provision and protection.From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. This statement highlights the rarity and significance of the event. Joshua, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land, represents a time of conquest and settlement. The comparison suggests that the observance of the Feast had not been carried out with such enthusiasm or completeness since those early days. This could imply a period of spiritual neglect or forgetfulness among the Israelites. The revival under Nehemiah and Ezra signifies a renewal of faith and commitment to God's laws. It also underscores the importance of leadership in guiding the people back to proper worship.And there was great rejoicing. The joy experienced by the Israelites reflects the fulfillment of God's promises and the restoration of their relationship with Him. This rejoicing is not merely emotional but is rooted in obedience and the rediscovery of their spiritual heritage. The celebration serves as a foretaste of the ultimate joy found in God's kingdom, pointing to the eschatological hope of eternal fellowship with God. The communal joy also strengthens the unity of the people, reinforcing their identity as God's chosen nation. This rejoicing can be seen as a type of the joy found in Christ, who fulfills the law and the prophets, bringing ultimate redemption and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a> A scribe and priest who led the spiritual revival by reading the Law to the people, helping them understand God's Word. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God who had returned from Babylonian exile and were now re-establishing their identity and practices in Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/b/booths.htm">Booths (Sukkot)</a> Temporary shelters made of branches, commemorating the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_son_of_nun.htm">Joshua son of Nun</a> The leader who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The reference to his time highlights the rarity and significance of the celebration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The Israelites' celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles demonstrates their obedience to God's commands. This obedience leads to joy and spiritual renewal. <a href="/topical/r/revival_through_god's_word.htm">Revival through God's Word</a> The reading and understanding of the Law brought about a revival among the people. Engaging deeply with Scripture can lead to personal and communal transformation. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a> The collective celebration highlights the importance of community in worship. Gathering together to celebrate God's faithfulness strengthens communal bonds and faith. <a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a> The reference to Joshua son of Nun connects the present celebration to the past, reminding believers of God's enduring faithfulness and the importance of remembering His works. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Lord</a> The great rejoicing among the Israelites serves as a reminder that true joy is found in obedience to God and in celebrating His provisions and promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 8</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_power_of_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about celebrating events?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_oppose_human_happiness.htm">Is God opposed to human enjoyment and happiness?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_yeshua_and_jesus_differ.htm">What distinguishes Yeshua from Jesus in meaning or usage?</a> <a href="/q/extra-biblical_proof_of_feast_of_booths.htm">Is there any extra-biblical evidence for the large-scale celebration of the Feast of Booths as described in Nehemiah 8:14-18?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The children of the captivity.--The pathos of this designation is evident here.Done so.--Though the feast had been kept (1 Kings 8; Ezra 3), it had never thus been kept with universal dwelling in booths.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Jeshua the son of Nun. "Jeshua" and "Joshua" are two modes of contracting the full name of Jehoshua, the latter prevalent in early, the former in later times. The Grecised form of Jeshua was "Jesus" (see <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a>). When it is said that since the days of Jeshua had not the children of Israel done so, we must understand, not that there had been no celebration of the feast of tabernacles since that time - not even that there had been no celebration accompanied by "dwelling in booths," but only that there had been no such joyous and general celebration of the festival (comp. what is said in <a href="/2_kings/23-22.htm">2 Kings 23:22</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">2 Chronicles 35:18</a> of the passover kept in Josiah's eighteenth year). It is the very great gladness that is especially insisted upon. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The whole כָֽל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every assembly הַ֠קָּהָל (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6951.htm">Strong's 6951: </a> Assembly, convocation, congregation who had returned הַשָּׁבִ֨ים (haš·šā·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of exile הַשְּׁבִ֥י ׀ (haš·šə·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7628.htm">Strong's 7628: </a> Exiled, captured, exile, booty made וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֣וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make booths סֻכּוֹת֮ (suk·kō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5521.htm">Strong's 5521: </a> A thicket, booth and lived וַיֵּשְׁב֣וּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in them. בַסֻּכּוֹת֒ (ḇas·suk·kō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5521.htm">Strong's 5521: </a> A thicket, booth From the days מִימֵי֩ (mî·mê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of Joshua יֵשׁ֨וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua son בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nun נ֥וּן (nūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5126.htm">Strong's 5126: </a> Nun -- father of Joshua until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while that הַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day, הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day they בִּן־ (bin-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son had not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no celebrated עָשׂ֡וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make like this. כֵּן֙ (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus And there was great גְּדוֹלָ֥ה (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent rejoicing. שִׂמְחָ֖ה (śim·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> Blithesomeness, glee <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/8-17.htm">Nehemiah 8:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-17.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 8:17 All the assembly of those who were (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 8:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 8:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/8-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 8:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 8:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>