Nehemiah 8:10
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10 Then he said to them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared,(A) since today(B) is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your stronghold.”(C)
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Nehemiah 8:12
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12 Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,(A) because they had understood the words that were explained to them.
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Esther 9:22
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22 because during those days the Jews got rid of[a](A) their enemies. That was the month when their sorrow was turned into rejoicing and their mourning into a holiday.(B) They were to be days of feasting,(C) rejoicing, and of sending gifts to one another and the poor.
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- Esther 9:22 Lit Jews gained relief from
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