And they put him under guard, because it was not declared what should be done to him.
And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did for the people, he said, What is this thing that you do for the people? why do you sit alone, and all the people stand by you from morning until evening?
And Moses said to his father in law, Because the people come to me to inquire of God:
And they put him under guard, that the mind of the LORD might be shown them.
And those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation.
And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.