And they put him in ward, because it was not declared what should be done to him.
And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?
And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of Elohim:
And they put him in ward, that the mind of Yahweh might be showed them.
And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation.
And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.