Nehemiah 8:3
“And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday , before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he read therein,.... Some passages in it, here and there, which it was necessary the people should have knowledge…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 8:1-8
We have here an account of a solemn religious assembly, and the good work that was done in that assembly, to the honour…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
before the street R.V. before the broad place. The -broad place" was beforethe water-gate; Ezra read beforethe broad…
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