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Nehemiah 8:14 · KJV

"And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

12And 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.
13And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
14And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:
15And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.
16So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you discover something new in Scripture?

2

What does it mean for you to observe religious traditions?

3

When have you felt a strong connection to your heritage or faith?

Life Application

tradition

Participate in religious festivals to connect with your faith's history.

heritage

Learn about and share your spiritual heritage with others.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

A central location for Jewish worship and the site of the temple, where many laws were observed.

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