Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”
World English Bible (WEB)
But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king’s commandment was, “Don’t answer him.”
Strong's King James
But they held their peace{H2790}{(H8686)}, and answered{H6030}{(H8804)} him not a word{H1697}: for the king's{H4428} commandment{H4687} was, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Answer{H6030}{(H8799)} him not.
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Young's Literal Translation
And they keep silent, and have not answered him a word, for a command of the king is, saying, ‘Do not answer him.’
