Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

Bible References

God

John 16:22
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

The wives also

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went before him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
Ephesians 5:19
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord,
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.