2 Kings 18:36

English Standard Version

36 But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

36 But the people remained silent. They didn’t say anything. That’s because King Hezekiah had commanded, ‘Don’t answer him.’

King James Version

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