But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

And the people have kept silent, and have not answered him a word, for the command of the king is, saying, `Do not answer him.'

But the people were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not.