They put him in custody, until the will of Adonai could be declared to them.
If you do this thing as God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their places in shalom.”
Then Adonai spoke to Moses, saying:
They kept him under arrest, not being clear what was to be done to him.
So Moses brought their issue before Adonai,
Moses answered them, “Wait, and I will inquire what Adonai commands concerning you.”