Nehemiah 6:11

9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

10 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.

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.

12 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.

13 Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
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!”
KJV
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.
WEB
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.”
ASV
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.
DARBY
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in.
BLB
And I said, “Should a man like me flee? And who [is] like me, who would go into the temple and live? I will not go in.”
ÅB
Men jeg svarte: Skulle en mann som jeg flykte? Og hvordan skulle en mann som jeg kunne gå inn i templet og enda bli i live? Jeg går ikke inn der.
OTB
Men jeg sa: “Skulle en mann som meg flykte? Og hvem som meg ville gå inn i tempelet for å redde sitt liv? Jeg vil ikke gå inn.”
B1930
Men jeg svarte: Skulde en mann som jeg flykte? Og hvorledes skulde en mann som jeg kunne gå inn i templet og enda bli i live? Jeg går ikke inn der.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 28:1

    The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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  • Psalms 11:1–2

    In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

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  • Acts 21:13

    Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

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  • Philippians 2:17

    Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

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  • Acts 20:24

    But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

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  • Luke 13:31–33

    The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

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  • Psalms 112:6

    Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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  • Psalms 112:8

    His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

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