Kings IV 18:36

36 But were silent, and answered him not a word: for a commandment of the king, saying, Ye shall not answer him.

Kings IV 18:36 In-Context

34 Where is the god of Haemath, and of Arphad? where is the god of Seppharvaim, Ana, and Aba? for have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

35 Who among all the gods of the countries, who have delivered their countries out of my hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?

36 But were silent, and answered him not a word: for a commandment of the king, saying, Ye shall not answer him.

37 And Heliakim the son of Chelcias, the steward, and Somnas the scribe, and Joas the son of Saphat the recorder came in to Ezekias, having rent their garments; and they reported to him the words of Rapsakes.