Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be showed them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they kept him shut up, till a decision might be given by the mouth of the Lord.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And they confined him, that they might decide at the mouth of Jehovah.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And they put him in custody, that the mind of the LORD might be shown to them.

World English Bible (WEB)

They put him in custody, until the will of Yahweh should be declared to them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he causeth him to rest in charge -- to explain to them by the mouth of Jehovah.