NEHEMIAH 6:10

 

 Q: Why was Shemaiah confined to his house?

Here are some possible options.

1. He was apparently under house arrest because he was suspected of helping the enemies.

2. He was in seclusion in a supposed prophetic trance.

3. He was holed up in his house pretending to be afraid of the approaching enemy.

4. He was ceremonially unclean

5. This was an acted-out prophecy indicating that Nehemiah should similarly seclude himself.

6. Finally, it may be an indication that he expected Nehemiah to come to him rather than him seeking Nehemiah out (a form of gamesmanship putting Nehemiah in an inferior position).

In summary, no one really knows.