Nehemiah 12:43

Nehemiah 12:43 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

King James Version KJV

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

American Standard Version ASV

And they offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And on that day they made great offerings and were glad; for God had made them glad with great joy; and the women and the children were glad with them: so that the joy of Jerusalem came to the ears of those who were far off.

Free Bible Version FBV

Many sacrifices were offered that day, celebrating that God had brought them so much happiness, tremendous happiness. The women and children also celebrated, and the sounds of joy in Jerusalem could be heard far away.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the same day they offered great sacrifices and reioyced: for God had giuen them great ioy, so that both the women, and the children were ioyfull: and the ioy of Ierusalem was heard farre off.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and they sacrifice on that day great sacrifices and rejoice, for God hath made them rejoice [with] great joy, and also, the women and the children have rejoiced, and the joy of Jerusalem is heard — unto a distance.

World English Bible WEB

They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even far away.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

They appointed also in that day men over the storehouses of the treasure, for the libations, and for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, that the rulers of the city might bring them in by them in honour of thanksgiving, for the priests and Levites: for Juda was joyful in the priests and Levites that assisted.

Translation for Translators T4T

After we went outside the temple, we offered many sacrifices. We men all rejoiced because God had caused us to be very happy. The women and the children also rejoiced. People far away could hear the noise that we made there in Jerusalem.

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Nehemiah 12:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּזְבְּח֣וּ בַ/יּוֹם הַ֠/הוּא זְבָחִ֨ים גְּדוֹלִ֜ים וַ/יִּשְׂמָ֗חוּ כִּ֤י הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙ שִׂמְּחָ/ם֙ שִׂמְחָ֣ה גְדוֹלָ֔ה וְ/גַ֧ם הַ/נָּשִׁ֛ים וְ/הַ/יְלָדִ֖ים שָׂמֵ֑חוּ וַ/תִּשָּׁמַ֛ע שִׂמְחַ֥ת יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם מֵ/רָחֽוֹק

וַ/יִּזְבְּח֣וּ zâbach H2076 to sacrifice Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

בַ/יּוֹם yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-ms

הַ֠/הוּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Art | Pron

זְבָחִ֨ים zebach H2077 sacrifice N-mp

גְּדוֹלִ֜ים gâdôwl H1419 Great (Sea) Adj

וַ/יִּשְׂמָ֗חוּ sâmach H8055 to rejoice Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

כִּ֤י kîy H3588 for Conj

הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Art | N-mp

שִׂמְּחָ/ם֙ sâmach H8055 to rejoice V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff

שִׂמְחָ֣ה simchâh H8057 joy N-fs

גְדוֹלָ֔ה gâdôwl H1419 Great (Sea) Adj

וְ/גַ֧ם gam H1571 also Conj | DirObjM

הַ/נָּשִׁ֛ים ʼishshâh H802 woman Art | N-fp

וְ/הַ/יְלָדִ֖ים yeled H3206 youth Conj | Art | N-mp

שָׂמֵ֑חוּ sâmach H8055 to rejoice V-Qal-Perf-3cp

וַ/תִּשָּׁמַ֛ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

שִׂמְחַ֥ת simchâh H8057 joy N-fs

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper

מֵ/רָחֽוֹק râchôwq H7350 distant Prep | Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:43

וַ/יִּזְבְּח֣וּ zâbach H2076 "to sacrifice" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.

Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)

Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.

בַ/יּוֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

הַ֠/הוּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Art | Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

זְבָחִ֨ים zebach H2077 "sacrifice" N-mp

A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.

Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering

Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.

גְּדוֹלִ֜ים gâdôwl H1419 "Great (Sea)" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.

Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)

Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.

וַ/יִּשְׂמָ֗חוּ sâmach H8055 "to rejoice" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.

Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.

כִּ֤י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

הָ/אֱלֹהִים֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

שִׂמְּחָ/ם֙ sâmach H8055 "to rejoice" V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff

This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.

Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.

שִׂמְחָ֣ה simchâh H8057 "joy" N-fs

This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.

Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.

גְדוֹלָ֔ה gâdôwl H1419 "Great (Sea)" Adj

Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)

וְ/גַ֧ם gam H1571 "also" Conj | DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike

Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.

הַ/נָּשִׁ֛ים ʼishshâh H802 "woman" Art | N-fp

The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.

Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.

וְ/הַ/יְלָדִ֖ים yeled H3206 "youth" Conj | Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word refers to a young person, like a child or teenager, such as the youth who helped David in 1 Samuel 20:1. It can also mean offspring or descendants, like the children of Israel in Exodus 12:37.

Definition: 1) child, son, boy, offspring, youth 1a) child, son, boy 1b) child, children 1c) descendants 1d) youth 1e) apostate Israelites (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one). See also: Genesis 4:23; 1 Kings 12:10; Isaiah 2:6.

שָׂמֵ֑חוּ sâmach H8055 "to rejoice" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.

Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.

וַ/תִּשָּׁמַ֛ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

שִׂמְחַ֥ת simchâh H8057 "joy" N-fs

Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

מֵ/רָחֽוֹק râchôwq H7350 "distant" Prep | Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:43

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Context — The Dedication of the Wall

41as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah— 42and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.

43On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

44And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. 45They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 3:13	The people could not distinguish the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people were making so much noise. And the sound was heard from afar.
2	Psalms 92:4	For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
3	Jeremiah 31:13	Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
4	Psalms 148:11–13	kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, young men and maidens, old and young together. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
5	2 Chronicles 29:35–36	Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly.
6	Psalms 27:6	Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7	Isaiah 61:3	to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
8	John 16:22	So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
9	Ephesians 5:19	Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
10	2 Chronicles 7:5–7	And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not contain all these offerings.

Nehemiah 12:43 Summary

[This verse describes a time when the Israelites came together to worship and give thanks to God, offering sacrifices and rejoicing because God had given them great joy, much like the kind of joy described in Psalm 16:11. The women and children were also part of the celebration, and the joy was so great that it could be heard from far away. This shows us the importance of community and shared worship, as seen in Hebrews 10:25, and the value of expressing our gratitude and joy to God for His blessings in our lives. By coming together to worship and give thanks, we can experience the kind of joy that the Israelites had, and we can bring glory to God, as described in 1 Corinthians 10:31.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of sacrifices were offered on this day?

The Bible doesn't specify the type of sacrifices, but we know from other passages like Leviticus 7:11-21 that sacrifices of thanksgiving and joy were common in Israelite worship, and it's likely that these were the kind of sacrifices offered here, as the people were rejoicing because God had given them great joy.

Why was it significant that the women and children rejoiced?

The inclusion of women and children in the rejoicing emphasizes that this was a community-wide celebration, and that everyone was involved and affected by God's joy, much like the scene described in Deuteronomy 31:12 where the whole community, including women and children, are gathered to hear the reading of the Law.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

This verse is part of a larger narrative describing the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, and the joy and celebration that accompanied it, as seen in Nehemiah 12:27-30, and it highlights the significance of this event for the community as a whole, as they come together to worship and give thanks to God.

What can we learn from the Israelites' example of rejoicing in this verse?

We can learn the importance of expressing gratitude and joy to God for His blessings, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5, and the value of community-wide celebration and worship, as described in Acts 2:46-47, where the early church came together to break bread and praise God.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can express my gratitude and joy to God for the blessings in my life, just like the Israelites did in this verse?
How can I help create a sense of community and shared joy in my own church or family, like the scene described in this verse?
What are some things that bring me great joy, and how can I use those things to worship and praise God, as the Israelites did with their sacrifices and singing?
How can I make sure that my own worship and celebration of God is not just individual, but also involves and affects those around me, like the women and children in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:43

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced,.... Or many sacrifices, as Ben Melech interprets it; and these perhaps of the larger sort of cattle, oxen; and which, at least many of them,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:43

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:43

Either their loud voices and instruments were heard to a great distance, or the fame of it was spread far and near.

Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:43

Nehemiah 12:43 Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.Ver. 43. For God had made them rejoice with great joy] By giving them both matter of joy, and hearts to do it aright. Crede mihi res severa est verum gaudium, saith Seneca, true joy is a severe business. Quid nobis cum fabulis, cum risu? saith Bernard. What have we to do with jesting and pastime, &c.? we have meat to eat, pleasure to take, that the world knows not of; we can let out our souls into God the fountain of all good, and rejoice in his word, as one that findeth great spoil, wherein the pleasure is as much as the profit, Psalms 119:162.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:43

(43) Rejoiced.—This verse is full of joy; but before the rejoicing comes the abundant offering of sacrifices.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:43

43. Also that day] R.V. And … that day.great sacrifices] Cf. Ezra 6:17. God had made them rejoice, &c.] 2 Chronicles 20:27, ‘for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies.’ the wives also] R.V. and the women also. The women and children who were present on the occasion of national gatherings (e.g. Nehemiah 8:2) would participate in the festivities. was heard even afar off] Cf. the very similar statement in Ezra 3:13, ‘for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.’ 44–13:4. This section, in which the Memoirs of Nehemiah probably only form the outline of the Compiler’s work, falls into two groups, (a) 44–47, dealing with Levitical organization, and (b) Nehemiah 8:1-4, relations with foreign peoples. The 1st person sing. is dropped.

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:43

43. Joy of Jerusalem — The joy of the people over their completed work, and the prospect of peace and prosperity.

Sermons on Nehemiah 12:43

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	How Do We Maintain Joy? by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes that the joy of the Lord is our strength, as illustrated in Nehemiah 8:10, where the Israelites, after returning from Babylonian captivity, were captivat
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	Increasing Glory by Mary Wilder Tileston	Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and triumph in the works of God's hands, comparing life to a harp where we learn the melodies that will be played in eternity. She r
	An Inquiry After Truth and Righteousness, and After the People, &C. by Isaac Penington	Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34478 preaches on the significance of mourning over sin, emphasizing the need for genuine confession, repentance, and sorrow. The preacher high
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	Psalm 3 by Carl Armerding	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to the Lord in times of need. He shares a personal testimony of a doctor who was also a minister and how he expe
	Spiritual Sacrifices by William Ray	William Ray emphasizes the significance of offering spiritual sacrifices, particularly the sacrifice of praise and joy, as essential to fulfilling God's will. He illustrates this t