CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Nehemiah 6:11 But 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!"</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/nehemiah/6-11.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/12/16_Neh_06_11.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Nehemiah 6:11 - Sanballat's Conspiracy" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="But 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!" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/nehemiah/6-11.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/nehemiah/6-11.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/nehemiah/">Nehemiah</a> > <a href="/nehemiah/6.htm">Chapter 6</a> > Verse 11</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad11.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm" title="Nehemiah 6:10">◄</a> Nehemiah 6:11 <a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm" title="Nehemiah 6:12">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But I said, &#8220Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But I replied, “Should someone in my position run from danger? Should someone in my position enter the Temple to save his life? No, I won’t do it!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But I said, “Should such a man as I run away? And what man such as I could go into the temple and live? I will not go in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But 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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who <i>is there</i>, that, <i>being</i> as I <i>am</i>, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I said, “Should such a man as I flee? And who <i>is there</i> such as I who would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me flee? And who is there like me who would go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But I said, &#8220Should a man like me flee? And could one such as I go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me flee? And could one such as I go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me flee? And could one such as I go into the temple <i>just</i> to live? I will not go in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me flee [in fear and hide]? Should someone like me enter the temple [for sanctuary] to save his life? I will not go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me run away? How can someone like me enter the temple and live? I will not go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I said, &#8220Should a man like me run away? How can I enter the temple and live? I will not go.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I answered, "Why should someone like me have to run and hide in the temple to save my life? I won't go!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But I asked, "Should a man like me run away? Would a man like me go into the temple to save his life? I won't go."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I answered, "I'm not the kind of person that runs and hides. Do you think I would try to save my life by hiding in the Temple? I won't do it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But 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!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I replied, "Should a man like me run away? Would someone like me flee to the temple in order to save his life? I will not go!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I said, “Should a man like me flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I say, “A man such as I—does he flee? And who as I, that goes into the temple, and lives? I do not go in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I say, 'A man such as I -- doth he flee? and who as I, that doth go in unto the temple, and live? -- I do not go in.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And saying, Shall a man like me flee? and who as I that shall go into the temple and live? I will not go in.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I said: Should such a man as I Bee? and who is there that being as I am, would go into the temple, to save his life? I will not go in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I said: “How could anyone like me flee? And who like me should enter the temple, so that he may live? I will not enter.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My answer was: “A man like me take flight? Should a man like me enter the temple to save his life? I will not go!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Would a man like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I said, Should I flee to men like you? God forbid that I should flee and enter into the temple!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I said: “Should one flee to a man like you? God forbid me that I would flee and I would enter the temple!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I said: 'Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, could go into the temple and live? I will not go in.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I said, Who is the man that shall enter into the house, that he may live?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1386" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Sanballat's Conspiracy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>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!” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But I replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ha·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">“Should a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: yiḇ·rāḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">run away?</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Should</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">one like me</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">go</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</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/2421.htm" title="2421: wā·ḥāy (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">to save his own life?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ’ā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">go!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a></span><br />The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Isaiah 51:12-13</a></span><br />“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? / But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-16.htm">Daniel 3:16-18</a></span><br />Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20-21</a></span><br />I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.</p><p class="hdg">Should such</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Nehemiah 6:3</a></b></br> And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I <i>am</i> doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a></b></br> For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest <i>it</i>, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-3.htm">Job 4:3-6</a></b></br> Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands… </p><p class="hdg">would go</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Nehemiah 6:9</a></b></br> For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, <i>O God</i>, strengthen my hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-7.htm">Numbers 32:7-9</a></b></br> And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:1</a></b></br> Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: <i>so doth</i> a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom <i>and</i> honour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-22.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-2.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Run</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-4.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/job/9-25.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Life</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Position</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Run</a> <a href="/job/2-6.htm">Save</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Sanballat practices by craft, by rumors, and by hired prophecies, to terrify Nehemiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">The work is finished, to the terror of the enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Secret intelligence passes between the enemies and the nobles of Judah</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But I replied</b><br>Nehemiah's response is immediate and decisive, reflecting his strong leadership and unwavering faith. His reply is not just a personal decision but a public declaration of his commitment to God's work. This mirrors the biblical principle of standing firm in faith, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a>, where believers are encouraged to stand their ground.<p><b>Should a man like me run away?</b><br>Nehemiah questions the appropriateness of fleeing in the face of danger. As a leader, he recognizes the importance of setting an example of courage and faithfulness. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/proverbs/28.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a>, where the righteous are described as bold as a lion. Nehemiah's rhetorical question implies that his position and calling demand steadfastness, not cowardice.<p><b>Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life?</b><br>Nehemiah understands the sanctity of the temple and the restrictions on who may enter. His refusal to misuse the temple for personal safety reflects his respect for God's laws, as seen in <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a>, which outlines the duties and restrictions of temple service. This also highlights the theme of integrity, as Nehemiah refuses to compromise his principles for self-preservation.<p><b>I will not go!</b><br>Nehemiah's firm declaration underscores his resolve and trust in God. His decision not to enter the temple for refuge is an act of faith, trusting God for protection rather than resorting to actions that would violate his conscience. This determination is reminiscent of Daniel's resolve in <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>, where Daniel continues to pray despite the threat of the lion's den. Nehemiah's stance can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in the face of danger, remained committed to His mission and purpose, ultimately trusting in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Nehemiah is the governor of Judah and a key leader in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. He is known for his strong faith and leadership qualities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanballat_and_tobiah.htm">Sanballat and Tobiah</a></b><br>These are adversaries of Nehemiah who seek to thwart the rebuilding efforts and intimidate Nehemiah into abandoning his mission.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The sacred place in Jerusalem where Nehemiah is tempted to flee for safety. It symbolizes God's presence but is misused in this context as a place of refuge from fear.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city whose walls Nehemiah is rebuilding, representing the restoration of God's people and their identity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plot.htm">The Plot</a></b><br>A scheme devised by Nehemiah's enemies to frighten him into hiding in the temple, thus discrediting him and halting the work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a></b><br>Nehemiah exemplifies the courage required to lead effectively, especially when facing opposition. Leaders today can draw strength from his example to stand firm in their convictions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Nehemiah's refusal to hide in the temple demonstrates a profound trust in God over succumbing to fear. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's protection rather than seeking refuge in worldly solutions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_reputation.htm">Integrity and Reputation</a></b><br>Nehemiah's decision not to flee protects his integrity and the credibility of his mission. Maintaining integrity is crucial for Christians, as it reflects their witness to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_deception.htm">Discernment Against Deception</a></b><br>Nehemiah's ability to see through the deceitful plot against him highlights the importance of discernment. Christians must seek wisdom to recognize and resist schemes that aim to derail their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_man_of_god.htm">What defines a man of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_judah_and_joseph's_restoration.htm">Zechariah 10:6: Where is the historical proof of the promised restoration of both Judah and Joseph on a massive scale?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_a_miraculous_recovery.htm">Jeremiah 30:17 promises healing and restoration; is there any scientific or documented historical proof of a miraculous national recovery that matches the text's extraordinary claims?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">Should such a man as I flee?</span>--First, the expression of personal dignity. Then of fear: "Who, being as I am" (a layman), "would go into the Temple to save his life?" Rather, <span class= "ital">and live?</span> (<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm" title="Therefore you and your sons with you shall keep your priest's office for everything of the altar, and within the veil; and you shall serve: I have given your priest's office to you as a service of gift: and the stranger that comes near shall be put to death.">Numbers 18:7</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Should such a man as I flee?</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Should a man in my position, the head of the state, bound to set an example to others, fly from danger and hide myself? Surely not. <span class="cmt_word">And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life?</span> Rather, "could go into the temple and live?" Dean Stanley compares Becket's noble words, - "I will not turn the cathedral into a castle," - but the parallel is not close. Nehemiah feels, not that he would profane the temple by making it into a place of refuge, but that he would break the law by simply entering it. Ewald shows that he has caught the point of the objection when he says, "Nehemiah thought that, as a <span class="accented">layman</span>, he must not break the Divine command by entering the sanctuary itself" ('History of Israel,' vol. 5. p. 157). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But I replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹמְרָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Should a man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאִ֤ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like me</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּמ֙וֹנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(kā·mō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">run away?</span><br /><span class="heb">יִבְרָ֔ח</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bolt, to flee suddenly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Should</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one like me</span><br /><span class="heb">כָמ֛וֹנִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·mō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go</span><br /><span class="heb">יָב֥וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the temple</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֵיכָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hê·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> </span><span class="str2">A large public building, palace, temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to save his own life?</span><br /><span class="heb">וָחָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḥāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go!”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבֽוֹא׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 6:11 I said Should such a man as (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:12" /></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>