Nehemiah 8:16

Nehemiah 8:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the court of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim.

King James Version KJV

¶ So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

American Standard Version ASV

So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the broad place of the water gate, and in the broad place of the gate of Ephraim.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the people went out and got them and made themselves tents, every one on the roof of his house, and in the open spaces and in the open squares of the house of God, and in the wide place of the water-doorway, and the wide place of the doorway of Ephraim.

Free Bible Version FBV

So they went out and brought back branches and made shelters for themselves on the roofs of their houses, in their courtyards, in the courtyards of God's Temple, and in the squares near the Water Gate and the Ephraim Gate.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So the people went foorth and brought them, and made them boothes, euerie one vpon the roofe of his house, and in their courtes, and in the courtes of the house of God, and in the streete by the watergate, and in the streete of the gate of Ephraim.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the people go out, and bring in, and make for themselves booths, each on his roof, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the broad place of the water-gate, and in the broad place of the gate of Ephraim.

World English Bible WEB

So the people went out and brought them, and made themselves temporary shelters, everyone on the roof of his house, in their courts, in the courts of God’s house, in the wide place of the water gate, and in the wide place of Ephraim’s gate.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

So the people went forth, and brought them , and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water-gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the people went forth, and brought. And they made themselves tabernacles every man on the top of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

Translation for Translators T4T

So the people went out of the city and cut branches and used them to build shelters. They built shelters on the flat roofs of their houses, in their courtyards, in the courtyards of the temple, and in the plazas/squares close to the Water Gate and the Ephraim Gate.

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Nehemiah 8:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֵּצְא֣וּ הָ/עָם֮ וַ/יָּבִיאוּ֒ וַ/יַּעֲשׂוּ֩ לָ/הֶ֨ם סֻכּ֜וֹת אִ֤ישׁ עַל גַּגּ/וֹ֙ וּ/בְ/חַצְרֹ֣תֵי/הֶ֔ם וּ/בְ/חַצְר֖וֹת בֵּ֣ית הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים וּ/בִ/רְחוֹב֙ שַׁ֣עַר הַ/מַּ֔יִם וּ/בִ/רְח֖וֹב שַׁ֥עַר אֶפְרָֽיִם

וַ/יֵּצְא֣וּ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

הָ/עָם֮ ʻam H5971 Amaw Art | N-ms

וַ/יָּבִיאוּ֒ bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

וַ/יַּעֲשׂוּ֩ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

לָ/הֶ֨ם Prep | Suff

סֻכּ֜וֹת çukkâh H5521 booth N-fp

אִ֤ישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

גַּגּ/וֹ֙ gâg H1406 roof N-ms | Suff

וּ/בְ/חַצְרֹ֣תֵי/הֶ֔ם châtsêr H2691 court Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff

וּ/בְ/חַצְר֖וֹת châtsêr H2691 court Conj | Prep | N-cp

בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 place N-ms

הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Art | N-mp

וּ/בִ/רְחוֹב֙ rᵉchôb H7339 street/plaza Conj | Prep | N-fs

שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 gate N-ms

הַ/מַּ֔יִם mayim H4325 Water (Gate) Art | N-mp

וּ/בִ/רְח֖וֹב rᵉchôb H7339 street/plaza Conj | Prep | N-fs

שַׁ֥עַר shaʻar H8179 gate N-ms

אֶפְרָֽיִם ʼEphrayim H669 Ephraim N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 8:16

וַ/יֵּצְא֣וּ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

הָ/עָם֮ ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Art | N-ms

A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.

Definition: This name means nation, people

Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

וַ/יָּבִיאוּ֒ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

וַ/יַּעֲשׂוּ֩ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

לָ/הֶ֨ם "" Prep | Suff

סֻכּ֜וֹת çukkâh H5521 "booth" N-fp

This word describes a small, temporary shelter or booth. It is used to describe a thicket or covert, as seen in the KJV translations. In the Bible, it is used to describe the tabernacles or tents of the Israelites.

Definition: 1) thicket, covert, booth 1a) thicket 1b) booth (rude or temporary shelter)

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: booth, cottage, covert, pavilion, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 33:17; Nehemiah 8:15; Psalms 18:12.

אִ֤ישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

גַּגּ/וֹ֙ gâg H1406 "roof" N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word for roof, or the top of an altar, like the one in the temple in Jerusalem.

Definition: 1) roof, top, housetop 1a) roof (of house) 1b) top (of altar of incense)

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: roof (of the house), (house) top (of the house). See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Kings 23:12; Psalms 102:8.

וּ/בְ/חַצְרֹ֣תֵי/הֶ֔ם châtsêr H2691 "court" Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff

A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.

Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.

וּ/בְ/חַצְר֖וֹת châtsêr H2691 "court" Conj | Prep | N-cp

Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.

בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

וּ/בִ/רְחוֹב֙ rᵉchôb H7339 "street/plaza" Conj | Prep | N-fs

A street or plaza, referring to a public area or open space, like a marketplace or a thoroughfare. This word is used to describe urban settings and community gathering places, often in stories about city life and trade. It appears in books like Nehemiah and Jeremiah.

Definition: broad or open place or plaza

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: broad place (way), street. See also H1050 (בֵּית רְחוֹב). See also: Genesis 19:2; Proverbs 7:12; Psalms 55:12.

שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 "gate" N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.

Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven

Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.

הַ/מַּ֔יִם mayim H4325 "Water (Gate)" Art | N-mp

This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.

Definition: This name means water, refreshment

Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.

וּ/בִ/רְח֖וֹב rᵉchôb H7339 "street/plaza" Conj | Prep | N-fs

Definition: broad or open place or plaza

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: broad place (way), street. See also H1050 (בֵּית רְחוֹב). See also: Genesis 19:2; Proverbs 7:12; Psalms 55:12.

שַׁ֥עַר shaʻar H8179 "gate" N-ms

Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.

אֶפְרָֽיִם ʼEphrayim H669 "Ephraim" N-proper

Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.

Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)

Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 8:16

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Context — The Feast of Tabernacles

14And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, 15and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.”

16And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim.

17The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing. 18Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Nehemiah 12:39	over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.
2	2 Kings 14:13	There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits.
3	Nehemiah 12:37	At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east.
4	Nehemiah 3:26	and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
5	Nehemiah 8:3	So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.
6	Jeremiah 32:29	And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods.
7	2 Samuel 11:2	One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman.
8	2 Chronicles 33:5	In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.
9	Jeremiah 19:13	The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.”
10	Deuteronomy 22:8	If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.

Nehemiah 8:16 Summary

[The people in Nehemiah 8:16 made booths, or special shelters, to celebrate a feast and obey God's commands, which was a way for them to remember God's care and provision for them, as seen in Leviticus 23:42-43. They made these booths in different places, like their homes and public spaces, to show their unity and commitment to following God's instructions. This act of obedience and celebration is a great example for us today, as we seek to follow God's commands and worship Him in our daily lives, just like the Israelites did in Nehemiah 8:16. By doing so, we can experience the joy and unity that comes from obeying God's commands, as encouraged in Psalm 19:8.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of making booths in Nehemiah 8:16?

The people made booths as a way to obey God's command to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, as written in the Law, which is a reminder of God's provision and care for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Leviticus 23:42-43.

Why did the people make booths in different locations?

The people made booths in various locations, including their own rooftops, courtyards, and public spaces, to demonstrate their unity and collective obedience to God's command, as they sought to follow the instructions given in Nehemiah 8:15.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?

This verse highlights the Israelites' desire to obey God's commands and restore their spiritual practices, which is a central theme in the book of Nehemiah, as the people sought to rebuild their lives and their relationship with God after the exile, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3-4.

What can we learn from the Israelites' actions in this verse?

We can learn the importance of obedience to God's commands and the value of community and unity in worship, as the Israelites came together to celebrate and follow God's instructions, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can demonstrate my obedience to God's commands in my daily life, just like the Israelites made booths to obey God's instruction?
How can I balance personal worship with corporate worship, like the Israelites did by making booths in their own homes and in public spaces?
What are some creative ways I can use my resources and surroundings to worship and obey God, just like the Israelites used branches to make booths?
How can I ensure that my worship and obedience are not just individual actions, but also contribute to the unity and collective worship of my community?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 8:16

So the people went forth, and brought them,.... Went out of Jerusalem to the mountains adjacent, and fetched in branches of the said trees, one or another: and made themselves booths, everyone upon

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 8:16

So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 8:16

Booths upon the roof of his house; for the houses there were made flat; of which See Poole "". In their courts, belonging to their own houses; for these might be any where in the open air. In the street of the gate of Ephraim; that gate of the city which led to the tribe of Ephraim.

Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 8:16

Nehemiah 8:16 So the people went forth, and brought [them], and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.Ver. 16. So thepeople went forth, and brought them] They had kept the feast of trumpets on the first day of this month. And although no mention be here made of the feast of expiation, a day of humiliation to be kept for ever upon the tenth day, yet it is to be presumed that they kept it, having so good a guide as Ezra. Now also, as not weary of well-doing, they do most solemnly celebrate the feast of tabernacles, making themselves booths of boughs in every street throughout the whole city.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 8:16

(16) And in their courts.—Not only on the roofs, but in the internal courtyards. Of the house of God.—The ministers of the Temple made these; and strangers to Jerusalem made them in the streets or open spaces near the gates.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 8:16

Verse 16. Upon the roof of his house] It need scarcely be repeated, that the houses in the East are generally built with flat roofs. On these they reposed; on these they took the air in the heats of summer; and on these they oftentimes slept.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 8:16

16. So the people went forth] There were 13 days before the feast, in which to make preparations. upon the roof of his house] For the use put to the flat roofs of houses in the East cf. Joshua 2:6; 1 Samuel 9:25 (Deuteronomy 22:8). in their courts] Eastern houses were generally built in the form of a quadrangle. in the courts of the house of God] This does not refer only to booths erected by priests and Levites; cf. 2 Chronicles 23:5. See Psalms 92:13; Psalms 106:19; Psalms 135:2. A possible allusion to the celebration of this feast ‘in the courts of the house of God’ is to be found in Isaiah 62:9. the street] R.V. the broad place. In the ‘broad places’ Jews from the country could erect their booths. the water gate] See note on Nehemiah 8:3. the gate of Ephraim] Cf. Nehemiah 12:39; 2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 25:23. The gateway probably took its name from the road passing through it which led to Ephraimite territory. It is not mentioned in ch. 3., but see notes on Nehemiah 3:6-8.

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 8:16

16. Upon the roof of his house — Nearly every available place would be used, and those who occupied houses in Jerusalem would find it most convenient to build their booths either on the flat roofs of

Sermons on Nehemiah 8:16

	Sermon	Description
	Getting Back to the Bible by David Legge	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of getting back to the Bible. The sermon is based on Nehemiah chapter 8, where the people of Israel gather together to hear t
	From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.7 & 8 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and worshiping Him before delving into the explanation of scriptures. The people in Jerusalem were attentive t
	The Word Is the Foundation by Brian York	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining true to God's Word. He uses the example of the watchman's duty to warn the people when danger is approaching. The
	The Four W's 01 the Word of God by Stan Ford	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reading the word of God regularly and responding to its teachings. He encourages the congregation to read the Bible rejoic
	Ministry of Ezra and Nehemiah by Zac Poonen	Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful revival brought among the Jews through the influence of two godly men, Ezra and Nehemiah, as depicted in the Book of Nehemiah. Ezra conducted a
	How Do We Maintain Joy? by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes that the joy of the Lord is our strength, as illustrated in Nehemiah 8:10, where the Israelites, after returning from Babylonian captivity, were captivat
	Do Not Be Discouraged by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher talks about feeling captive and discouraged in life. He uses the example of Ezekiel, who was held captive and had his freedom taken away. The preacher