Nehemiah 8:12
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.
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to send

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, "Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

to make

Psalm 126:1-3
When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. . . .

because

Nehemiah 8:7, 8
The Levites--Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah--explained the law to the people as they stood in their places. . . .

Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.

Psalm 19:8-11
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. . . .

Psalm 119:14, 16, 72, 97, 103, 104, 111, 127
I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches. . . .

Psalm 119:130, 171, 174
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. . . .

Proverbs 2:10, 11
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. . . .

Proverbs 24:13, 14
Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. . . .

Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and my heart's delight, for I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

Luke 24:32
They asked one another, "Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

Romans 7:18
I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
All the people went away to eat, to drink, to send portions and to celebrate a great festival, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration, because they had understood the words that were explained to them.

International Standard Version
So all the people went to eat, to drink, to send something to those who had nothing, and to celebrate with great joy, because they understood the words that were being declared to them.

NET Bible
So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food with others and to enjoy tremendous joy, for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.
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