Nehemiah 8:11
Then the Levites quieted all the people saying,“Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.”
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- Num 13:30 : 30 Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses, saying,“Let us go up and occupy it, for we are well able to conquer it.”
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8 They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.
9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to 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 had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.
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