And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.

Και δεν ηδυνατο πλεον να αποκριθη λογον προς τον Αβενηρ, επειδη εφοβειτο αυτον.

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.