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Raw Blame History

the twenty-third day of the seventh month

The seventh month of the Hebrew calendar and near the middle of October on Western calendars.

to their tents

"to their homes". This refers to people's homes, which were houses, not tents.

with glad and joyful hearts

"with very glad hearts" or "and they were very joyful"

because of the goodness that Yahweh had shown

"because Yahweh had shown wonderful goodness" or "because Yahweh had been so good"

Israel, his people

"Israel, God's people." This emphasizes God's faithfulness to Israel.