2 Kings 18:36

Overview - 2 Kings 18
Hezekiah's good reign.
He destroys idolatry, and prospers.
The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins.
13 Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute.
17 Rab-shakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt.
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2 Kings 18:36  (King James Version)
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
 


held their peace
Psalms 38:13 Psalms 38:14 ; 39:1 Proverbs 9:7 ; 26:4 Amos 5:13 ; Matthew 7:6