Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And while they were attempting to put him to death, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was out of control.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And as they were seeking to kill him, a representation came to the chiliarch of the band that the whole of Jerusalem was in a tumult;

World English Bible (WEB)

As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and they seeking to kill him, a rumour came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem hath been thrown into confusion,