and they put him in custody, until the decision of the Lord should be made clear to them.
Moses brought their case before the Lord.
They put him in custody because it was not clear what should be done to him.
If you do this and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their homes in peace.”
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
Moses said to them, “Wait, so that I may hear what the Lord will command concerning you.”