(14) And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month: (15) And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written. (16) So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, everyone upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim. (17) And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. (18) Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
This custom of erecting booths is kept up to the present hour by the Jews. But alas! to what purpose? Do they read the law as their fathers did, from the first day to the last of their feasts? I fear not; though I presume not to judge them. But thus far I am authorized to say; their minds are blinded; for until this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. But what a precious scripture is that which so sweetly and graciously promiseth: Nevertheless, when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 2 Corinthians 3:14-16. Oh! who will not add, in all the fervency of prayer, Hasten, Lord, the gracious hour! may the Lord Jesus, the great deliverer, arise in Zion, and take away ungodliness from Jacob!