Neh 2:3 | HCSB | STEP | and replied to the king , “May the king live forever ! Why should I not be sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire ?”

‏ Nehemiah 2:3

3 and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I ^{▼▼Lit my face} not be sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” ^b