Nehemiah 8:12

King James Version

And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.

Berean Standard Bible

Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

World English Bible

All the people went their way to eat, to drink, to send portions, and to celebrate, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.

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