But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying: 'Answer him not.'
King James Version (KJV) - Isaiah 36:21 >But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Isaiah 36:21 >But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”