2 Kings 18:36

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

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 18:36

BSB
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him."
AKJV
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
CPDV
But the people were silent, and they did not respond at all to him. For indeed, they had received an instruction from the king that they should not respond to him.
ERV
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
NHEB
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."
SMT
And the people were silent and answered him not a word: for it was the command of the king, saying, Ye shall not answer.

Commentary for 2 Kings 18:36

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Overview of 2 Kings 18:36
Summary
Officials silence crowd per royal decree
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Crowd ordered to remain silent
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Narrative