And he read from it before the public square which was in front of (A)the Water Gate, from [a]early morning until midday, in the presence of men and women, those who could understand; and [b]all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.

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  1. Nehemiah 8:3 Lit the light
  2. Nehemiah 8:3 Lit the ears of all...were to

He read it aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate(A) in the presence of the men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

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