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2 Kings 18:36

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.

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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Answer him not - The blasphemy is too barefaced; Jehovah is insulted, not you; let him avenge his own quarrel. See the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 18:17-37

Here is, I. Jerusalem besieged by Sennacherib's army, Kg2 18:17. He sent three of his great generals with a great host…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the people held their peace Rab-shakeh had hoped to excite the people, at all events, to some expression of discontent,…

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