Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25
Nehemiah 6:11 states Nehemiah's refusal to flee and seek safety, highlighting his courage, whereas Proverbs 29:25 suggests that fear of man brings a snare, implying that caution can be wise.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:23
Nehemiah 6:11 expresses firm resolve not to flee, contradicting Jesus' instruction in Matthew 10:23 to flee to another city when persecuted.
Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 26:20-21
Nehemiah shows defiance and stays to complete his task, contrasting with Jeremiah fleeing out of fear.
Jeremiah 26:20-21: And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjathjearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah:
Contradiction with Acts 9:25
Nehemiah refuses to escape, which contrasts with the decision of Paul to flee from danger.
Acts 9:25: Then the disciples took him by night, and let [him] down by the wall in a basket.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:3
Nehemiah’s determination to stay contradicts Elijah's decision to flee from Jezebel.
1 Kings 19:3: And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which [belongeth] to Judah, and left his servant there.