11 And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still,(A) since today(B) is holy. Don’t grieve.” 12 Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,(C) because they had understood the words that were explained to them.

Festival of Shelters Observed

13 On the second day, the family heads of all the people, along with the priests and Levites,(D) assembled before the scribe Ezra(E) to study the words of the law.

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