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

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

Εκεινοι δε εσιωπων και δεν απεκριθησαν λογον προς αυτον· διοτι ο βασιλευς ειχε προσταξει, λεγων, Μη αποκριθητε προς αυτον.

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