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2 Kings 18:36

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 18:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king`s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king`s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
2 Kings 18:36 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33Hath any of the gods of the nations ever delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
34Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivvah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?
35Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of my hand, that Jehovah should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
36But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king`s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
37Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“held their peace: Psa 38:13, Psa 38:14, Psa 39:1; Pro 9:7, Pro 26:4; Amo 5:13; Mat 7:6 4 Kings (2 Kings) 18:37”
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