Isaiah 36:21

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 36:21

BSB
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him."
AKJV
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
CPDV
And they remained silent and did not answer a word to him. For the king had commanded them, saying, "You shall not respond to him."
ERV
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
NHEB
But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."
SMT
And they will be silent and not answer him a word: for this the command of the king, saying, Ye shall not answer.

Commentary for Isaiah 36:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 36:21
Summary
Judah's representatives remain silent per orders
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Following command to stay silent
Estimated Time Period
c. 701 BC
Category
Narrative