1 Esdras 9:45

45 Ezra took his seat on the platform in a prominent place where everyone could see him. As soon as he took the book of the Law

1 Esdras 9:45 In-Context

43 The following men stood at his right: Mattathiah, Shema, Ananiah, Azariah, Uriah, Hezekiah, and Baalsamos;

44 and the following stood at his left: Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Lothasubus, Nabariah, and Zechariah.

45 Ezra took his seat on the platform in a prominent place where everyone could see him. As soon as he took the book of the Law

46 and opened it, all the people stood up. Ezra said, "Praise the Lord, God Most High, God Almighty, Ruler of all."

47 All the people raised their arms in the air and answered, "Amen!" They knelt down in worship, with their faces to the ground.