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The Wisdom of Silence
Commentators agree that Hezekiah's command for silence was a mark of profound wisdom, not weakness. Engaging with the enemy's arrogant and blasphemous taunts would have been pointless and potentially inflammatory. This demonstrates that there are times when the most powerful response to revilers is not to enter a debate, but to remain silent and refuse to give their words power.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 36:21
18th Century
Theologian
But they remained silent – Hezekiah had commanded them not to answer. They were simply to hear what Rabshakeh had to propose, and to report …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 36:21
19th Century
Bishop
But they held their peace ... — Hezekiah seems to have commanded silence, as if distrustful either of the wisdom of the a…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 36:21
16th Century
Theologian
And they were silent. This is added so that we may more fully understand how deep the affliction was that prevailed throughout all of Jude…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 36:21
17th Century
Pastor
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word
The three ministers of Hezekiah; not as confounded, and unabl…