2Kgs.18.36

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

2Kgs.18.36

The people were silent. No one spoke a word for the king had ordered, "Don't anyone say a word--not one word!"

2Kgs.18.36

But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."

2Kgs.18.36

But the people held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."