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.
Cross-references
Nehemiah 8:1
Historical context
Nehemiah 8:1 describes the people gathering at the Water Gate; this verse sets the stage with the platform and Ezra's assistants.
Nehemiah 12:13
Parallel
In Nehemiah 12:13, Meshullam is listed as a priestly head — the same person who stood with Ezra here.
Nehemiah 10:7
Parallel
Nehemiah 10:7 lists Meshullam among the priests who sealed the covenant, likely the same Meshullam standing with Ezra in Nehemiah 8:4.
Nehemiah 10:20
Parallel
Nehemiah 10:20 also includes Meshullam among the sealers, another witness to the covenant alongside the one from Nehemiah 8:4.
Ezra 7:6
Parallel
In Ezra 7:6, Ezra is introduced as a scribe skilled in the Law — the same Ezra who stands on the platform here.
2 Chronicles 6:13
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 6:13, Solomon stood on a bronze platform to pray — similar to the wooden platform Ezra uses here.