At regular intervals, the Levites helped the people to understand what was being read. This moved the Israelites to tears as they realized how far short they and their forefathers had fallen from obedience to God’s Law. — Nehemiah 8: 5 - 9.
Teatud ajavahemike järel aitasid leviidid rahval loetust aru saada ning iisraellastel tulid pisarad silmi, kui nad mõistsid, kui sõnakuulmatud olid nemad ja nende esivanemad olnud Jumala Seadusele.