Nehemiah 8:5

New Living Translation

Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:12

Then Solomon prayed, “O Lord, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.

1 Kings 8:14

Then the king turned around to the entire community of Israel standing before him and gave this blessing:

Nehemiah 8:3

He faced the square just inside the Water Gate from early morning until noon and read aloud to everyone who could understand. All the people listened closely to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:4

Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform that had been made for the occasion. To his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah. To his left stood Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Judges 3:20

Ehud walked over to Eglon, who was sitting alone in a cool upstairs room. And Ehud said, “I have a message from God for you!” As King Eglon rose from his seat,