Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 9:1 - 9:1

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NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 9



The solemn fast and repentance of the people, Neh_9:1,2; and the manner of it, Neh_9:3. The Levites confess and bless God for his goodness to them and their fathers, Neh_9:4-8, in Egypt, Neh_9:9,10; in their journey out of it, Neh_9:11,12; upon Mount Sinai, Neh_9:13,14; in their journey towards Canaan, Neh_9:15-18; in the wilderness, Neh_9:19-21; in driving out the nations before them, Neh_9:22-26; in hearing their prayer when in trouble, and saving them, Neh_9:27-31. They confess their sins, Neh_9:32-37; and seal a covenant, Neh_9:38.



In the twenty and fourth day of this month; the next day but one after the feast of tabernacles, which begun on the 14th day, and ended on the 22nd day, Le 23; for their consciences having then been fully awakened by the law read to them, and their hearts being full of grief for their great sins, which they were not allowed to express in that time of public joy and triumph; now when that was past, they resume their former thoughts and passions, and recalling their sins to mind, set apart a day for solemn fasting and humiliation.