2 Kings

Continues the story of the divided kingdoms, their decline, and eventual exile.

Chapter 18

KJV - 2 Kings 18:36

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 stayed quiet and didn't say anything to him. The king had ordered them not to speak to him.

King James Version

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