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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 kept silent; they did not answer him at all, for the king’s command was, “Don’t answer him.”
But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”
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 were silent and did not answer him with even a word, because it was the king’s command: “Do not answer him.”
But the people held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”
But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, “Do not answer him.”
But the people stayed quiet, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Don’t answer him.”