2 Kings 18:36 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the people stayed silent and didn't say a single word back to him, because the king had commanded them, 'Don't answer him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people obeyed King Hezekiah's order to remain silent when their enemies tried to intimidate them with threats and lies.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is set during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in the 8th century BC, when King Hezekiah of Judah was facing threats from the powerful Assyrian empire under Sennacherib. Hezekiah, a faithful king who implemented religious reforms, instructed his people not to respond to the taunts of the Assyrian official Rabshakeh, who was trying to undermine their trust in God. By remaining silent, the people demonstrated obedience and reliance on divine intervention rather than engaging in verbal conflict.

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