41. And he read in the broad place before the porch of the temple from morning to mid-day, before both men and women; and all the multitude gave heed to the law.
42. And Esdras the priest and reader of the law stood up upon the pulpit of wood, which was made for that purpose.
43. And there stood up by him Mattathias, Sammus, Ananias, Azarias, Urias, Ezekias, Baalsamus, upon the right hand:
44. and upon his left hand, Phaldeus, Misael, Melchias, Lothasubus, Nabarias, Zacharias.
45. Then took Esdras the book of the law before the multitude, and sat honorably in the first place before all.
46. And when he opened the law, they stood all straight up. So Esdras blessed the Lord God Most High, the God of hosts, Almighty.
47. And all the people answered, Amen; and lifting up their hands they fell to the ground, and worshipped the Lord.