2-kings 18:36
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
American King James Version (AKJV)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
But the people kept quiet and gave him no answer: for the king's order was, Give him no answer.
Webster's Revision
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
World English Bible
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Don't answer him."
English Revised Version (ERV)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Clarke's 2-kings 18:36 Bible Commentary
Answer him not - The blasphemy is too barefaced; Jehovah is insulted, not you; let him avenge his own quarrel. See the succeeding chapter, 2 Kings 19 (note).