Nehemiah 8:5

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Ezra opened the book in sight of all the people, for he was standing above them; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:12

Then Solomon said, The Lord said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.

1 Kings 8:14

And the king turned his face about and blessed all the assembly of Israel, and all the assembly of Israel stood.

Nehemiah 8:3

He read from it, facing the broad place before the Water Gate, from early morning until noon, in the presence of the men and women and those who could understand; and all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:4

Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden pulpit which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Judges 3:20

When Ehud had come [near] to him as he was sitting alone in his cool upper apartment, Ehud said, I have a commission from God to execute to you. And the king arose from his seat.