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- 2 Kings
- Chapter 18
- Verse 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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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
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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