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and beside him stood Mattathiah, Shema, Anaiah, Azariah, Uriah, Hezekiah, and Baalsamus on his right hand,
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and on his left Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Lothasubus, Nabariah, and Zechariah.
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Then Ezra took up the book of the law in the sight of the multitude, for he had the place of honor in the presence of all.
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And when he opened the law, they all stood erect. And Ezra blessed the Lord God Most High, the God of hosts, the Almighty;
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and all the multitude answered, "Amen." And they lifted up their hands, and fell to the ground and worshiped the Lord.