Nehemiah 8:5
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Cross-reference
1 Kings 8:14
Parallel
In 1 Kings 8:14, all Israel stands as Solomon blesses; here the congregation stands when Ezra opens the book, both acts of worship.
Luke 4:16
Parallel
In Luke 4:16, Jesus stands to read in the synagogue, just as Ezra stands here to open the book.
Luke 4:17
Parallel
In Luke 4:17, Jesus unrolls the scroll; here Ezra opens the book, both initiating public scripture reading.
2 Chronicles 6:3
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 6:3, the assembly stands while Solomon blesses them — the same posture of reverence during public worship as here when the Law is opened.