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7 The Levites—Jeshua (he is saved), Bani (built), Sherebiah (YHWH has scorched), Jamin (right hand), Akkub (insidious), Shabbethai (sabbatical), Hodiah (my majesty is YHWH), Maaseiah (work of YHWH), Kelita (crippled), Azariah (YHWH has helped), Jozabad (YHWH has endowed), Hanan (he is merciful), and Pelaiah (YHWH does wonders)—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. 8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God {Elohim}, explaining it (translating it) and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. 9 Nehemiah (YHWH comforts) the governor, Ezra (help) the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your⁺ God {YHWH Eloheikem}. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. Nehemiah 8:7-9, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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