Nehemiah 8:3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 In the square in front of the Water Gate, Ezra read out of the book from daybreak till midday, in the presence of the men, the women, and those children old enough to understand; and all the people listened attentively to the book of the law.
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Nehemiah 8:8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 (A)Ezra read clearly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read.
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