Perek 9 is divided into two sections – the first section (1-9) predicts the cessation of happiness
and holidays in Israel because of the exile. In the second section (10-17), the historical events
which brought the nation to this predicament from the time of the founding of the nation are
listed. These types of references are made in the coming perakim as well.

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Courtesy of Matan Al HaPerek, Directed by Dr. Navah Cohen