21 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread seven days with great joy,(A) and the Levites and the priests praised the Lord day after day with loud instruments. 22 Then Hezekiah encouraged[a](B) all the Levites who performed skillfully before the Lord. They ate at the appointed festival for seven days, sacrificing fellowship offerings and giving thanks to the Lord, the God of their ancestors.(C)

23 The whole congregation decided to observe(D) seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy,

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