What are some examples of people having fun in the Bible?

Exodus 15:20Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine and led all the women as they played their tambourines and danced.

These women led God’s people in celebrating their deliverance from Egypt and from Pharoah’s army.

2 Samuel 6:14-15David danced before the Lord with all his might, wearing a priestly garment. So David and all the people of Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord with shouts of joy and the blowing of rams’ horns.

David danced “with all his might” to celebrate the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Israel.

Nehemiah 12:27For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

The dedication of the repaired wall of Jerusalem included a joyous celebration, featuring singing and instrumental music.

Psalm 126:1-3When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!

This “Psalm of Ascent” recalls how the people were filled with joy and laughter as they returned to Jerusalem—a powerful testimony to the surrounding nations of God’s goodness and grace.

Acts 3:7-8Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.

This formerly lame man was so overcome with emotion at his healing that he leaped for joy, “praising God.”

Luke 15:22-24“But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began.”

In Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, the loving father threw a party to celebrate his wayward son’s return.