Nehemiah 8:5

New Century Version

Ezra opened the book in full view of everyone, because he was above them. As he opened it, all the people stood up.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:12

Then Solomon said, “The Lord said he would live in a dark cloud.

1 Kings 8:14

While all the Israelites were standing there, King Solomon turned to them and blessed them.

Nehemiah 8:3

At the square by the Water Gate Ezra read the Teachings out loud from early morning until noon to the men, women, and everyone who could listen and understand. All the people listened carefully to the Book of the Teachings.

Nehemiah 8:4

Ezra the teacher stood on a high wooden platform that had been built just for this time. On his right were Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah. And on his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Judges 3:20

Ehud went to King Eglon, as he was sitting alone in the room above his summer palace. Ehud said, “I have a message from God for you.” As the king stood up from his chair,