Neh 8:9-9 : 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all of them, 'This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.' For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.
10 Nehemiah said, 'Go and celebrate with rich foods and sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'
11 The Levites calmed all the people by saying, 'Be still, for this is a holy day. Do not grieve.'
12 Then all the people went to eat, drink, send portions of food, and celebrate with great joy because they understood the words that had been made known to them.