2 Kings 18:36

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And the people kept silent and did not answer him a word, for it was the command from the king, saying, “Do not answer him.”

Latin

Tacuit itaque populus, et non respondit ei quidquam: siquidem præceptum regis acceperant ut non responderent ei.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 38:13–14
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
Proverbs 9:7
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Psalm 39:1
For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.