Nehemiah 8:1-3
8:1 a The Water Gate was located toward the middle of the eastern wall of Jerusalem, south of the Temple and east of the palace ruins (3:26 b; 12:37 c). There was plenty of open space so no one would be excluded.8:2 d on October 8: The people came together on this day to celebrate the Festival of Trumpets (Lev 23:24-25 e), which marked the beginning of a new year in the postexilic calendar.
8:3 f The timeframe from early morning until noon provided about six hours for reading and interpreting (8:7-8 g).
• understand (see also 8:2 h, 8 i, 12 j): This was not just a ritual reading of the law. It included explanations, insight, and application.
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