And they put him in custody, so that the words of the Lord might be shown to them.
Moses brought their case before the Lord.
They put him in confinement because it was not declared what should be done to him.
If you shall do this thing and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all these people also will go to their place in peace.”
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
And Moses said to them, “Stand still, and I will hear what the Lord will command concerning you.”