Other translations
American Standard Version
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Darby Bible Translation
But the people were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for they had received commandment from the king that they should not answer him.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”
God's Word
But the people were silent and didn't say anything to him because the king commanded them not to answer him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the people kept silent; they didn't say anything, for the king's command was, "Don't answer him."
International Standard Version
But the people remained silent and did not answer with even so much as a word, because the king's order was, "Don't answer him."
NET Bible
The people were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, "Don't respond to him."
New American Standard Bible
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."
New International Version
But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."
New Living Translation
But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, "Do not answer him."
Webster's Bible Translation
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
The 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."