Neh 8:12 | NET2full | STEP | 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.

‏ Nehemiah 8:12

12 So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food ^{▼▼tn Heb “to send portions.”} with others ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew text does not include the phrase “with others” but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.} and to enjoy tremendous joy, ^{▼▼tn Heb “to make great joy.”} for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.