2 Kings 18:36

King James Version

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Berean Standard Bible

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

World English Bible

But the people stayed quiet, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Don’t answer him.”

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