Nehemiah 8:5

Modern English Version

Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (because he was above all the people), and, as he opened it, all the people stood up.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:12

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

1 Kings 8:14

Then the king turned around and blessed all the congregation of Israel (and all the congregation of Israel stood),

Nehemiah 8:3

In the area in front of the Water Gate, he read aloud from sunrise until midday to the men, women, and those who could understand. All the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:4

Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood, which they had made for the purpose. Beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Judges 3:20

Ehud approached him as he was sitting alone in his cool upper chamber. Ehud said, “I have a message from God for you.” And Eglon rose from his seat.