But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Pero permanecieron en silencio y no le dijeron ni una palabra, porque el rey les había ordenado: 'No le respondan.'
El pueblo obedeció la orden del rey de no responder a las provocaciones del enemigo.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the 8th century BC, the Assyrian Empire under King Sennacherib was invading Judah, and King Hezekiah of Jerusalem was seeking to defend his city against overwhelming forces. The Assyrian commander, Rabshakeh, was sent to taunt the Jewish officials and demand surrender, publicly mocking their God and king. Hezekiah instructed his representatives to remain silent in response to avoid giving the enemy any advantage or escalating the confrontation.
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