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Nehemiah 8:4 Cross-References

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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. pulpit: Heb. tower of wood

Nehemiah 8:4 (KJV)

Historical Context for Nehemiah 8:4

People Mentioned

E
Ezrason of Seraiah (EZR 7:1), scribe skilled in the Law (EZR 7:6)
M
Mattithiahstood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4)
S
Shemastood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4)
A
Anaiahstood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4),
U
Uriahstood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4)
H
Hilkiahson of Shallum and father of Azariah (1CH 6:13), stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4)

Commentary on Nehemiah 8:4

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.This verse within Nehemiah 8 addresses themes of Scripture centrality, teaching, understanding, worship. The public Scripture reading demonstrates how spiritual renewal requires understanding God's Word, not mere ritual observance. This passage demonstrates biblical principles applicable ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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