“And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them.”
King James Version (KJV)
24:12 That the mind of the Lord might be shewed - For God had only said in general, that he would not hold such guiltless, that is, he would punish them, but had not declared how he would have them punished by men.
And they put him in ward, that the minde of the Lord might bee shewed them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
They put him in custody so that the command of the LORD might be made clear to them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And they kept him shut up, till a decision might be given by the mouth of the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
And they confined him, that they might decide at the mouth of Jehovah.
- Darby Bible
And they put him in custody, that the mind of the LORD might be shown to them.
- Webster's Bible
They put him in custody, until the will of Yahweh should be declared to them.
- World English Bible
and he causeth him to rest in charge -- to explain to them by the mouth of Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And they put him in ward, that it might be declared unto them at the mouth of the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible