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

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

Ο δε λαος εσιωπα και δεν απεκριθη λογον προς αυτον· διοτι ο βασιλευς ειχε προσταξει, λεγων, Μη αποκριθητε προς αυτον.

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