2 Kings 18:36

36 But the people held their shalom, and answered him not a word; for the king's mitzvah was, saying, Don't answer him.

2 Kings 18:36 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 18:36

(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)

2 Kings 18:36 In-Context

34 Where are the gods of Hamat, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sefarvayim, of Hena, and `Ivvah? have they delivered Shomron out of my hand?

35 Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Yerushalayim out of my hand?

36 But the people held their shalom, and answered him not a word; for the king's mitzvah was, saying, Don't answer him.

37 Then came Elyakim the son of Hilkiyah, who was over the household, and Shevna the Sofer, and Yo'ach the son of Asaf the recorder, to Hizkiyahu with their clothes torn, and told him the words of Ravshakeh.