Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
General references
Bible References
General references
Matthew 23:6
They love to recline at the head place at dinner tables [Note: This referred to the practice of lying down on their left side on a couch next to the dinner table, and leaning on their left elbow, while eating with their right hand], and to occupy the principal seats in the synagogues.