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Beside him on his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah and Maaseiah; and on his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/8.htm">New King James Version</a> So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him, at his right hand, stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and at his left hand Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood at a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Ezra the scribe stood at a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam on his left hand. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Ezra the scribe stood at a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a [large] wooden platform which they had constructed for this purpose. And beside him [on the platform] stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The scribe Ezra stood on a high wooden platform made for this purpose. Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah stood beside him on his right; to his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform made for this purpose. Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah stood beside him on his right; to his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ezra stood on a high wooden platform that had been built for this occasion. Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah were standing to his right, while Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash Baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam were standing to his left. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a raised wooden platform made for this occasion. Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah stood beside him on his right. Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchiah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam stood beside him on his left. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ezra was standing on a wooden platform that had been built for the occasion. The following men stood at his right: Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and the following stood at his left: Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden rostrum erected for that purpose. Beside him to his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maasseiah. Beside him to his left stood Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/net/nehemiah/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a towering wooden platform constructed for this purpose. Standing near him on his right were Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Masseiah. On his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/web/nehemiah/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, 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, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Ezra the scribe stands on a tower of wood that they made for the purpose, and Mattithiah stands near him, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right; and on his left Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddana, Zechariah, Meshullam. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Ezra the scribe standeth on a tower of wood that they made for the purpose, and Mattithiah standeth near him, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right; and on his left Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddana, Zechariah, Meshullam. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Ezra the scribe will stand upon a tower of wood which they made for the word; and near him will stand Mattathiah and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, upon his right hand; and his left, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, Meshullam.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Esdras the scribe stood upon a step of wood, which he had made to speak upon, and there stood by him Mathathias, and Semeia, and Ania, and Uria, and Helcia, and Maasia, on his right hand: and on the left, Phadaia, Misael, and Melchia, and Hasum, and Hasbadana, Zacharia and Mosollam. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Ezra the scribe stood upon a step of wood, which he had made for speaking. And standing beside him were Mattithiah, and Shemaiah, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right. And on the left were Pedaiah, Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the occasion; at his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and on his left Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, Meshullam. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The scribe Ezra stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a wooden platform which they had made that he might speak upon it; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Hananiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maasiah on his right hand; and on his left hand stood Periah, Mishael, Malchiah, Hashum, Hashabiah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Azra the Scribe stood on a tower of wood that he made on which to speak, and Mataytha stood with him, and Shemua, and KhananYah, and Uriah, and Khelaqyah, and Masyah stood up at his right, and at his left stood up Paria, and Mashayel, and Melakyah, and Kheshum, and Khashabiah, and Zekaryah and Mashlam.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Esdras the scribe stood on a wooden stage, and there stood next to him Mattathias, and Samaeas, and Ananias, and Urias, and Chelcia, and Massia, on his right hand; and on his left Phadaeas, and Misael, and Melchias, and Asom, and Asabadma, and Zacharias, and Mesollam. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2032" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Ezra Reads the Law</a> …3So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. 4<a href="/hebrew/5830.htm" title="5830: ‘ez·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Help, three Isr. A variation of ezrah; Ezra, an Israelite.">Ezra</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘êṣ (N-ms) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">a high wooden</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: miḡ·dal- (N-msc) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">platform</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">built</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: lad·dā·ḇār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">for this occasion.</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’eṣ·lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">At his</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mî·nōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">right side</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/4993.htm" title="4993: mat·tiṯ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattithyahuw; from mattath and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites.">Mattithiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8087.htm" title="8087: wə·še·ma‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Shema -- a sound. For the same as shema'; Shema, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites.">Shema,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6043.htm" title="6043: wa·‘ă·nā·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From anah; Jah has answered; Anajah, the name of two Israelites.">Anaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/223.htm" title="223: wə·’ū·rî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Uwriyahuw; from 'uwr and Yahh; flame of Jah; Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites.">Uriah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: wə·ḥil·qî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">Hilkiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">and Maaseiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8040.htm" title="8040: ū·miś·śə·mō·lōw (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- The left. ">and at his left</a> <a href="/hebrew/6305.htm" title="6305: pə·ḏā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Pdayahuw; from padah and Yahh; Jah has ransomed; Pedajah, the name of six Israelites.">were Pedaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4332.htm" title="4332: ū·mî·šā·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From miy and 'el with the abbrev. Insep. Relatively interposed; who what God?; Mishael, the name of three Israelites.">Mishael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4441.htm" title="4441: ū·mal·kî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Malkiyahuw,; from melek and Yahh; king of Jah; Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites.">Malchijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2828.htm" title="2828: wə·ḥā·šum (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From the same as chashman; enriched; Chashum, the name of two or three Israelites.">Hashum,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2806.htm" title="2806: wə·ḥaš·bad·dā·nāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From chashab and diyn; considerate judge; Chasbaddanah, An Israelite.">Hash-baddanah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: mə·šul·lām (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites.">and Meshullam.</a> 5Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6</a> this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a> Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-30.htm">2 Chronicles 34:30</a> And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. <a href="/2_kings/23-2.htm">2 Kings 23:2</a> And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-11.htm">Deuteronomy 31:11-12</a> when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. / Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-3</a> At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">2 Chronicles 17:7-9</a> In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah, / accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. / They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-20</a> Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ... <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Acts 15:21</a> For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2</a> “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Acts 8:30-31</a> So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a> Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Colossians 4:16</a> After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.pulpit.<a href="/nehemiah/10-25.htm">Nehemiah 10:25</a> Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,<a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5</a> And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.Malchiah<a href="/nehemiah/10-3.htm">Nehemiah 10:3</a> Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,Hashum<a href="/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18</a> Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,<a href="/ezra/10-33.htm">Ezra 10:33</a> Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.Meshullam<a href="/nehemiah/10-7.htm">Nehemiah 10:7,20</a> Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, … <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.<a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Nehemiah 12:13</a> Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-22.htm">Anaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-2.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Hashum</a> <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malchiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Mattithiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-4.htm">Mishael</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm">Shema</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Urijah</a> <a href="/ezra/6-4.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/ezra/10-26.htm">Zechariah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-22.htm">Anaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-5.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Hashum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Malchiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-3.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Mattithiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-7.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/daniel/1-6.htm">Mishael</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/joshua/15-26.htm">Shema</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-5.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.htm">Urijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-34.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Zechariah</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 8</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">The reverent manner of reading and hearing the law</a> 9. <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">They comfort the people</a> 13. <a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">The eagerness of the people to hear and be instructed</a> 16. <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">They keep the feast of tabernacles</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Ezra, a priest and scribe, played a crucial role in the spiritual renewal of Israel after the Babylonian exile. The high wooden platform signifies the importance of the event, allowing Ezra to be seen and heard by the large assembly. This public reading of the Law was a pivotal moment in re-establishing the covenant community. The use of a platform highlights the reverence for God's Word and the need for clear communication. This setting is reminiscent of Moses reading the Law to the Israelites, emphasizing continuity in Israel's religious tradition.At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, The presence of these men, likely leaders or Levites, underscores the communal aspect of the event. Their support of Ezra symbolizes unity and shared responsibility in teaching and upholding the Law. The right side is traditionally a place of honor, indicating their esteemed roles. This gathering of leaders reflects the organizational structure necessary for guiding the people in spiritual matters, similar to the elders of Israel in earlier times.and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. The individuals on Ezra's left further represent the collective leadership involved in this significant occasion. Their presence signifies a balanced support system, with leaders flanking Ezra on both sides. This arrangement may also symbolize the comprehensive nature of the community's commitment to the Law, involving various tribes and families. The inclusion of these names highlights the importance of accountability and collaboration in spiritual leadership, echoing the cooperative efforts seen in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls earlier in Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezra_the_scribe.htm">Ezra the Scribe</a> A priest and scribe who played a crucial role in the spiritual renewal of Israel. He was responsible for reading the Law to the people. 2. <a href="/topical/h/high_wooden_platform.htm">High Wooden Platform</a> A specially constructed platform that elevated Ezra so that he could be seen and heard by the assembly, symbolizing the importance of God's Word. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mattithiah,_shema,_anaiah,_uriah,_hilkiah,_maaseiah,_pedaiah,_mishael,_malchijah,_hashum,_hash-baddanah,_zechariah,_meshullam.htm">Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, Maaseiah, Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, Meshullam</a> Leaders and Levites who stood with Ezra, representing the support and unity of the community in the proclamation of the Law. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_occasion.htm">The Occasion</a> The public reading of the Law, a significant event in the post-exilic community of Israel, marking a renewal of covenant commitment. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of this event, a city central to Jewish identity and worship, recently rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_word.htm">The Importance of God's Word</a> The construction of a platform for Ezra underscores the centrality of Scripture in the life of the community. We should prioritize the reading and teaching of the Bible in our own lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_support_and_unity.htm">Community Support and Unity</a> The presence of leaders alongside Ezra illustrates the importance of unity and support in spiritual endeavors. We should seek to stand together with fellow believers in promoting and living out God's Word. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> The preparation of a special platform indicates the need for intentionality in worship. We should prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word with reverence and readiness. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a> Ezra's leadership in this event shows the impact of godly leadership in guiding others toward spiritual renewal. We should pray for and support our spiritual leaders as they lead us in truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_pulpit.htm">What defines a pulpit?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_all_hear_the_law_in_neh._8_1-3.htm">How could the entire community realistically gather and hear the Law for hours, as stated in Nehemiah 8:1–3? </a> <a href="/q/bible_on_continuity_discontinuity.htm">What defines a pulpit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Pulpit of wood.--Literally, a tower of wood. Fourteen persons, however, were on what is afterwards called a platform, or stair, by his side.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Ezra... stood upon a pulpit of wood. Compare <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a>, where, however, the term used is עמוד, "stand," and not מגדל, "tower." In either case an elevated platform seems to be meant. Mattithiah, and Shema. These persons are commonly supposed to have been priests, but there is nothing to prove it. They need not even have been Levites, since they were there not to teach, but only to do honour to Ezra. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Ezra עֶזְרָ֣א (‘ez·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5830.htm">Strong's 5830: </a> Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites the scribe הַסֹּפֵ֗ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate stood וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֞ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations on עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against a high wooden עֵץ֮ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood platform מִגְדַּל־ (miḡ·dal-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers built עָשׂ֣וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for this occasion. לַדָּבָר֒ (lad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause At his אֶצְל֡וֹ (’eṣ·lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> A joining together, proximity right side יְמִינ֑וֹ (yə·mî·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south stood וַיַּֽעֲמֹ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations Mattithiah, מַתִּתְיָ֡ה (mat·tiṯ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4993.htm">Strong's 4993: </a> Mattithiah -- 'gift of Yah', the name of several Israelites Shema, וְשֶׁ֡מַע (wə·še·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8087.htm">Strong's 8087: </a> Shema -- a sound Anaiah, וַ֠עֲנָיָה (wa·‘ă·nā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6043.htm">Strong's 6043: </a> Anaiah -- an Israelite Uriah, וְאוּרִיָּ֧ה (wə·’ū·rî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites Hilkiah, וְחִלְקִיָּ֛ה (wə·ḥil·qî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites and Maaseiah, וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה (ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites and at his left וּמִשְּׂמֹאל֗וֹ (ū·miś·śə·mō·lōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8040.htm">Strong's 8040: </a> Dark, the north, the left hand were Pedaiah, פְּ֠דָיָה (pə·ḏā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6305.htm">Strong's 6305: </a> Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites Mishael, וּמִֽישָׁאֵ֧ל (ū·mî·šā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4332.htm">Strong's 4332: </a> Mishael -- 'Who is what God is?' three Israelites Malchijah, וּמַלְכִּיָּ֛ה (ū·mal·kî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4441.htm">Strong's 4441: </a> Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Hashum, וְחָשֻׁ֥ם (wə·ḥā·šum) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2828.htm">Strong's 2828: </a> Hashum -- an Israelite Hash-baddanah, וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה (wə·ḥaš·bad·dā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2806.htm">Strong's 2806: </a> Hashbaddanah -- an Israelite Zechariah, זְכַרְיָ֥ה (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - 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