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B. Public Jewish celebrations

1. When temples were dedicated or renovated, 1 Kings 8; 2 Chron. 29

2. When kings were coronated, 1 Kings 1.39-40; 2 Kings 11.12, 13, 20

3. When military campaigns were successful, 1 Sam. 18.6-7; cf. 30.16

4. When families celebrated notable events

a. When children were weaned, Gen. 21.8

b. At marriage ceremonies, Gen. 29.22; Judg. 14.10-11; Tob. 10.7; Mark 2.19; John 2.1-2.

5. Shepherds held festivals when flocks were sheared, 1 Sam. 25; 2 Sam. 13.23-29; cf. Gen. 31.19; 38.12.

6. When offering sacrifice to acknowledge God’s blessing with family and guests, cf. Lev. 3; 7.11-18; Deut. 12.6-7, 11-12, 17-18; 1 Sam. 9.22-24; 16.2-5; Job 1.4

C. Fasts in the Jewish Calendar

1. Fasts were observed during times of self-denial and mourning.