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Nehemiah 6:11

Nehemiah 6:11
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.

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Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And I said, should such a man as I flee?.... The king's commissioner, who had the conducting and management of the whole…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Would go into the temple to save his life - Rather “could go into the temple and live.” For a layman to enter the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Should such a man as I flee? - Shall I, who am governor of the people, appointed both by God and the king, shall I…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 6:10-14

The Jews' enemies leave no stone unturned, no way untried, to take Nehemiah off from building the wall about Jerusalem.…