Nehemiah 7 - 8

Once the gates were hung on the city walls, Nehemiah transferred the governance of the city to Hanani - the man who had informed him of the condition initially.  The people were counted and their family genealogy confirmed so that the priests could serve.  Ezra then assembled the people together so that the Law could be read and explained to them.  The response Nehemiah prompted from the nation was one of consecration and dedication to the Lord's holiness.  They were to rejoice for the opportunity to hear and understand God's law.  The Feast of Tabernacles was then observed.