21 But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him."
21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
21 But they were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."
21 The three men were silent. They said nothing, for the king had already commanded, "Don't answer him."
21 But they held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."
21 But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, "Do not answer him."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 36:21
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Isaiah 36 is very similar to 2 Kings 18:17-37. Thus, please see the commentary on 2 Kings 18.