Yet truly, Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah contradicted the king, so that he might not burn the book. But he did not listen to them
Other versions
King James Version
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.English Standard Version
Even when Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.New International Version
Even though Elnathan, Delaiah and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.