Nehemiah 8:11
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 8 connects to 1 cross-reference. Ezra brings the Book of the Law before the assembly gathered in the square; he reads from early morning until midday, and the Levites circulate through the crowd explaining the meaning so the people understand. When the people weep at …
Other Translations
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, `Be silent, for to-day <FI>is<Fi> holy, and be not grieved.'
So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying, Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.