2 Kings 18:36
ESV
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king 's command was, "Do not answer him."
NIV
But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."
NASB
But the people were silent and did not answer him with even a word, because it was the king’s command: 'Do not answer him.'
CSB
But the people kept silent; they did not answer him at all, for the king’s command was, "Don’t answer him."
NLT
But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, 'Do not answer him.'
KJV
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
NKJV
But the people held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”