Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king`s commandment was, saying, Don`t answer him.
Verse Takeaways
1
The Wisdom of Silence
Commentators highlight that the people's silence was not a sign of weakness but of profound wisdom and obedience to their king. Matthew Henry notes there is 'a time to keep silence, as well as a time to speak,' suggesting that refusing to engage with a blasphemer can be the most powerful response.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Kings
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
2
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)
Presbyterian
Rabshakeh tries to convince the Jews that it was pointless for them to resist. What confidence is this in which you trust? It would be well if sinn…
