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