Nehemiah 8:17
The Scripture
(17) And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah 8 records the people of Israel hearing the Law read aloud by Ezra, who restores the covenant promises and calls them to return to God’s worship. The chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience, repentance, and communal unity as the foundation of a restored nation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 1:14Hebrews 11:9Hebrews 11:13Joshua 1:1Hebrews 4:8II Chronicles 7:8II Chronicles 7:9II Chronicles 7:10II Chronicles 8:13Ezra 3:4II Chronicles 30:26II Chronicles 35:18
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