Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Kings 18:36:

• Kupsabiny: “But those people were completely quiet because king Hezekiah had told them, ‘Let no one utter a single word.’” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “But all the people remained silent and gave no response at all, for the king had given a command like this, "Do not answer him."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “But the people did- not -reply for King Hezekia commanded that they not reply.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “But the people who were listening stayed silent. No one said anything, because King Hezekiah had told them, ‘When the official from Assyria talks to you, do not answer him.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)