Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
Every single day, from the first day to the last day, Ezra read from God's law book. They celebrated the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day they held a special closing ceremony, just as the law required.
The writer is describing how the people faithfully listened to God's word being read every day during their week-long celebration, ending with a special worship service.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were in the process of rebuilding Jerusalem while restoring their religious practices. Ezra, the priest, publicly read from the Book of the Law every day during the Feast of Tabernacles, a seven-day celebration that commemorated God's provision in the wilderness. This event, including the solemn assembly on the eighth day, reflected their renewed commitment to following God's commands as outlined in the Torah.
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