Isaiah 36:21

21 But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

Isaiah 36:21 in Other Translations

KJV
21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
ESV
21 But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."
NLT
21 But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, “Do not answer him.”
MSG
21 The three men were silent. They said nothing, for the king had already commanded, "Don't answer him."
CSB
21 But they were silent and did not answer him at all, for the king's command was, "Don't answer him."

Isaiah 36:21 In-Context

19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they rescued Samaria from my hand?
20 Who of all the gods of these countries have been able to save their lands from me? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”
21 But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “Do not answer him.”
22 Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary and Joah son of Asaph the recorder went to Hezekiah, with their clothes torn, and told him what the field commander had said.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Proverbs 9:7-8; S Proverbs 26:4
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