Nehemiah 8:2

And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 8:2

BSB
On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand.
AKJV
And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, on the first day of the seventh month.
CPDV
Therefore, Ezra the priest brought the law before the multitude of men and women, and all those who were able to understand, on the first day of the seventh month.
ERV
And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation, both men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
NHEB
Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, both men and women, and all who could hear with understanding, on the first day of the seventh month.
SMT
And Ezra the priest will bring the law before the convocation, from man and even to woman, and all understanding to hear in one day to the seventh month.

Commentary for Nehemiah 8:2

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Overview of Nehemiah 8:2
Summary
Priest presents legal text to assembled crowd
Place
Water gate
Event
Public reading of law
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Teaching