Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And hearing the sound of a great number of people going by, he said, What is this?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And when he heard the crowd passing, he inquired what this might be.

World English Bible (WEB)

Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,