8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly,8:8 Or with interpretation, or paragraph by paragraph and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
10 Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and Esth. 9:19,22send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."