2 Kings 18:36 meaning and explanation

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

2 Kings 18:36, Berean Standard Bible

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The Rabshakeh, a senior Assyrian officer, has been shouting threats in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem on the wall, urging them to distrust Hezekiah and surrender. Hezekiah had ordered the people not to respond, and here they obey, staying silent.

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