36. But the people held their peace, and answered him not a davar; for the mitzvat HaMelech was, saying, Answer him not.
37. Then came Elyakim Ben Chilkiyah, which was over the Bais (palace), and Shevna the Sofer, and Yoach Ben Asaph the Mazkir (secretary), to Chizkiyah with their begadim torn, and told him the words of Rav Shakeh.