KJV - But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

ASV - But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

BBE - But the people kept quiet and gave him no answer: for the king's order was, Give him no answer.

WEB - But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, saying, Don't answer him.

YLT - And the people have kept silent, and have not answered him a word, for the command of the king is, saying, `Do not answer him.'

Notes