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He said, &#8220Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Later I went to visit Shemaiah son of Delaiah and grandson of Mehetabel, who was confined to his home. He said, “Let us meet together inside the Temple of God and bolt the doors shut. Your enemies are coming to kill you tonight.” <a href="/esv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when I went into the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his home, he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple. Let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you. They are coming to kill you by night.” <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you!” <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was a secret informer; and he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you; indeed, at night they will come to kill you.” <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, “Let’s meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let’s close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.” <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> When I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, &#8220Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.” <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, and he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.” <a href="/amp/nehemiah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When I went into the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, “Let us meet [and take refuge] together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple, because they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.” <a href="/csb/nehemiah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was restricted to his house. He said: Let’s meet at the house of God, inside the temple. Let’s shut the temple doors because they’re coming to kill you. They’re coming to kill you tonight! <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was restricted to his house. He said: Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you. They are coming to kill you tonight! <a href="/asv/nehemiah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I went unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day I went to visit Shemaiah. He wasn't supposed to leave his house, but he said, "Let's hurry to the holy place of the temple and hide there. We will lock the temple doors, because your enemies are planning to kill you tonight." <a href="/erv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I went unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [One day] I went to the home of Shemaiah, son of Delaiah and grandson of Mehetabel. Shemaiah who was confined to his house, said, "Let's meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and close the temple doors. Some men are coming at night to kill you." <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> About this time I went to visit Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah and grandson of Mehetabel, who was unable to leave his house. He said to me, "You and I must go and hide together in the Holy Place of the Temple and lock the doors, because they are coming to kill you. Any night now they will come to kill you." <a href="/isv/nehemiah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later I visited Delaiah's son Shemaiah, a grandson of Mehetabel, who was confined at home. He kept urging me, "Let's meet together at the house of God, within the Temple, and take refuge there, because they're coming to kill you. In fact, they're coming at night to kill you!" <a href="/msb/nehemiah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: ?Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you?by night they are coming to kill you!? <a href="/net/nehemiah/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Then I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel. He was confined to his home. He said, "Let's set up a time to meet in the house of God, within the temple. Let's close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you. It will surely be at night that they will come to kill you." <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I went to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home; and he said, "Let us meet together in God's house, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple; for they will come to kill you; yes, in the night will they come to kill you." <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. <a href="/web/nehemiah/6.htm">World English Bible</a> I went to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home; and he said, “Let us meet together in God’s house, within the temple, and let’s shut the doors of the temple; for they will come to kill you. Yes, in the night they will come to kill you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I have entered the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabeel—and he is restrained—and he says, “Let us meet at the house of God, at the inside of the temple, and we shut the doors of the temple, for they are coming to slay you—indeed, by night they are coming to slay you.” <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I have entered the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabeel -- and he is restrained -- and he saith, 'Let us meet at the house of God, at the inside of the temple, and we shut the doors of the temple, for they are coming in to slay thee -- yea, by night they are coming in to slay thee.' <a href="/slt/nehemiah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I came to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabeel, and he was shut up; and he will say, We will pass over to the house of God into the midst of the temple, and we will shut the doors of the temple: for they are coming to kill thee; and by night coming to kill thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I went into the house of Samaia the son of Delaia, the son of Metabeel privately. And he said: Let us consult together in the house of God in the midst of the temple: and let us shut the doors of the temple, for they will come to kill thee, and in the night they will come to slay thee. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I entered into the house of Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, in secret. And he said: “Let us consult together in the house of God, in the midst of the temple. And let us close the doors of the temple. For they will come to kill you, and they will arrive in the night to put you to death.” <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Bible</a> I went to the house of Shemaiah, son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house, and he said: “Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple building; let us lock the doors of the temple. For they are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you.” <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> One day when I went into the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house, he said, “Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you; indeed, tonight they are coming to kill you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I went into the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel who used to hinder me from work; and he said to me, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple; for they are coming to slay you; yea, in the night they are coming to slay you. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I entered the house of Shemaiah, son of Daliah, son of Mahtbayel, and he had been forbidding, and he said to me: “Come, meet at the house of LORD JEHOVAH within the temple, and lock the door of the temple, because they are coming to kill you, and are coming to kill you at night!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And as for me, I went unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabel, who was shut up; and he said: 'Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple; for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.' <a href="/sep/nehemiah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I came into the house of Semei the son of Dalaia the Son of Metabeel, and he was shut up; and he said, Let us assemble together in the house of God, in the midst of it, and let us shut the doors of it; for they are coming by night to slay thee. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Sanballat's Conspiracy</a> …9For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands. 10<a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî- (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">Later, I</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">to the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">of Shemaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1806.htm" title="1806: də·lā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has drawn, five Isr. Or Dlayahhuw; from dalah and Yahh; Jah has delivered; Delajah, the name of five Israelites.">of Delaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4105.htm" title="4105: mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From yatab and 'el; bettered of God; Mehetabel, the name of an Edomitish man and woman.">of Mehetabel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6113.htm" title="6113: ‘ā·ṣūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To restrain, retain. A primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble.">was confined</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">to his house. He said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3259.htm" title="3259: niw·wā·‘êḏ (V-Nifal-Imperf.h-1cp) -- To appoint. A primitive root; to fix upon; by implication, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage.">“Let us meet</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">inside</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: tō·wḵ (N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: ha·hê·ḵāl (Art:: N-ms) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">the temple.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5462.htm" title="5462: wə·nis·gə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To shut, close. A primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender.">Let us shut</a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: ha·hê·ḵāl (Art:: N-ms) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">the temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: dal·ṯō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">doors</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">they are coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: lə·hā·rə·ḡe·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">to kill you—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: wə·lay·lāh (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">by night</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">they are coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: lə·hā·rə·ḡe·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">to kill you!”</a> 11But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Isaiah 8:12-13</a> “Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread. / The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a> For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22</a> Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-3</a> Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a> When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-12</a> Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a> But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a> So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a> But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay you; yes, in the night will they come to slay you.Shemaiah<a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Nehemiah 6:12</a> And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.<a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16</a> Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.<a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Ezra 10:31</a> And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,shut up<a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">2 Kings 9:8</a> For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:<a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">Jeremiah 36:5</a> And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the LORD:<a href="/ezekiel/3-24.htm">Ezekiel 3:24</a> Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house.Let us meet<a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.<a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Psalm 120:2,3</a> Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue… the house<a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">1 Kings 6:5</a> And against the wall of the house he built chambers round about, against the walls of the house round about, both of the temple and of the oracle: and he made chambers round about:<a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3</a> And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.let us shut<a href="/2_chronicles/28-24.htm">2 Chronicles 28:24</a> And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem.<a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3,7</a> He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them… <a href="/malachi/1-10.htm">Malachi 1:10</a> Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.in the night<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-5.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">Close</a> <a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Confined</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-15.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-22.htm">Home</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mehetabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Night</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-7.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/6-12.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Close</a> <a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Confined</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/esther/5-10.htm">Home</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Mehetabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-12.htm">Night</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-4.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 6</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Sanballat practices by craft, by rumors, and by hired prophecies, to terrify Nehemiah</a> 15. <a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">The work is finished, to the terror of the enemies</a> 17. <a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Secret intelligence passes between the enemies and the nobles of Judah</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. Shemaiah's confinement may suggest illness or ritual impurity, but it is more likely a strategic move to create an air of urgency and secrecy. The genealogy provided emphasizes the importance of lineage in Jewish culture, often used to establish credibility or authority. The mention of Shemaiah's confinement could also imply a sense of isolation, possibly hinting at his involvement in a conspiracy against Nehemiah. This setting underscores the tension and danger Nehemiah faced during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. The suggestion to meet in the temple is significant, as the temple was considered a sacred and secure place. However, Nehemiah, not being a priest, would have been violating the law by entering the temple's inner sanctum. This proposal tests Nehemiah's integrity and knowledge of the law, as only priests were allowed in certain areas of the temple (<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a>). The temple's mention highlights its central role in Jewish life and worship, serving as a place of refuge and divine presence.Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you— The advice to shut the temple doors implies a sense of immediate threat and urgency. This tactic is meant to instill fear in Nehemiah, pushing him to act against his principles. The temple doors symbolize protection and sanctuary, yet the suggestion to close them for personal safety rather than worship or reverence reveals the manipulative intent behind Shemaiah's counsel. This reflects the broader theme of opposition Nehemiah faced from external and internal enemies during his mission.by night they are coming to kill you!” The emphasis on an attack "by night" plays on the fear of the unknown and the vulnerability associated with darkness. Nighttime was often associated with danger and evil in biblical literature (<a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a>). This warning is designed to create panic and prompt Nehemiah to act irrationally. Nehemiah's discernment in recognizing the deceitful nature of this warning demonstrates his reliance on God for wisdom and protection, aligning with the biblical theme of trusting in God's providence over human schemes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in the book, Nehemiah is a Jewish leader who is instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He is known for his strong leadership and faithfulness to God. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a> A man who attempts to deceive Nehemiah by suggesting he hide in the temple. His actions reveal a plot against Nehemiah. 3. <a href="/topical/d/delaiah_and_mehetabel.htm">Delaiah and Mehetabel</a> Ancestors of Shemaiah, mentioned to establish his lineage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The sacred place in Jerusalem where Shemaiah suggests Nehemiah should hide. It symbolizes God's presence and holiness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_plot.htm">The Plot</a> A scheme to discredit Nehemiah by making him act out of fear, thus undermining his leadership and faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Nehemiah demonstrates the importance of discernment, especially when facing deception. Leaders must seek God's wisdom to recognize and resist false counsel. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_fear.htm">Courage in the Face of Fear</a> Nehemiah's refusal to hide in the temple shows his courage and trust in God. Believers are called to stand firm in faith, even when threatened. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_faithfulness.htm">Integrity and Faithfulness</a> Nehemiah's actions reflect his integrity and commitment to God's work. Christians should strive to maintain integrity, even when tempted to compromise. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer.htm">The Role of Prayer</a> Throughout Nehemiah, prayer is a key element of his leadership. Believers should prioritize prayer in seeking guidance and strength. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a> Nehemiah's confidence in God's protection is a reminder that God is our ultimate refuge and strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 6</a> <a href="/q/how_does_neh._6_10-13_align_with_sacred_laws.htm">How does the temple-advice incident in Nehemiah 6:10–13 align with other biblical laws forbidding unauthorized entry into sacred spaces? </a> <a href="/q/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah’s claim that God revealed the prophet’s deception? </a> <a href="/q/are_nehemiah_10_1-27_names_accurate.htm">Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_sanballat,_tobiah,_geshem.htm">Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem in history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) I came unto the house.--As a specimen of another kind of attack, through false prophets, Shemaiah's plot is mentioned. This man--probably a priest--Nehemiah found shut up in his house; probably he sent for the governor, and represented himself as being in danger from the common enemy. He predicted that on the night ensuing an attempt would be made on Nehemiah's life, and proposed that they should meet "within the Temple"--that is, in the holy place, between the Holiest and the outer court--for security.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - A Shemaiah appears in the list of priests who afterwards signed the covenant (<a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Nehemiah 10:8</a>); but the names in that list do not appear to be personal. There is a Shemaiah also among the priests who took part in the dedication of the wall (<a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a>); he is not said, however, to be "the son of Delaiah." Shut up. Prevented, i.e., by some legal impurity from taking part in the temple service, or even entering the temple. In the house of God, within the temple. Rather, "within the sanctuary." The heykal was the same as the holy place, and meant that part of the temple building which intervened between the porch and the holy of holies. It corresponded, as Gesenius observes, to the body or nave of modern cathedrals. Let us shut the doors. Folding doors of fir wood separated the holy place from the porch in the temple of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">1 Kings 6:34</a>); and these had no doubt their counterpart in the restored temple. Shemaiah suggested the shutting of these doors for greater security <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Later, I וַאֲנִי־ (wa·’ă·nî-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I went בָ֗אתִי (ḇā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Shemaiah שְֽׁמַֽעְיָ֧ה (šə·ma‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Delaiah, דְּלָיָ֛ה (də·lā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1806.htm">Strong's 1806: </a> Delaiah -- 'Yah has drawn', five Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Mehetabel, מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵ֖ל (mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> Mehetabel -- 'God benefits', wife of an Edomite king, also an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah who וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was confined עָצ֑וּר (‘ā·ṣūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6113.htm">Strong's 6113: </a> To inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble to his house. He said: וַיֹּ֡אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Let us meet נִוָּעֵד֩ (niw·wā·‘êḏ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3259.htm">Strong's 3259: </a> To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the house בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God הָאֱלֹהִ֜ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative inside אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the temple. הַֽהֵיכָ֗ל (ha·hê·ḵāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> A large public building, palace, temple Let us shut וְנִסְגְּרָה֙ (wə·nis·gə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5462.htm">Strong's 5462: </a> To shut up, to surrender the temple הַהֵיכָ֔ל (ha·hê·ḵāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> A large public building, palace, temple doors דַּלְת֣וֹת (dal·ṯō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> Something swinging, the valve of a, door because כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they are coming בָּאִ֣ים (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to kill you? לְהָרְגֶ֔ךָ (lə·hā·rə·ḡe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent by night וְלַ֖יְלָה (wə·lay·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> A twist, night, adversity they are coming בָּאִ֥ים (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to kill you!? לְהָרְגֶֽךָ׃ (lə·hā·rə·ḡe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 6:10 I went to the house of Shemaiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>