What does Nehemiah 8:4 mean?

Ezra stood on a wooden platform built just for this occasion. Standing with him were Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left. Nehemiah 8:4 - Modern Text Bible

(Ezra is supported by leaders from the community, emphasizing the importance and solemnity of the event.)