And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them.
The man who had blasphemed was placed in confinement instead of being sentenced immediately. He was held in custody while the people waited for the mind of the Lord to be shown to them concerning him. This delay was necessary because the law as yet given had not specified what should be done in a case of this kind.
The man who had blasphemed was placed in confinement instead of being sentenced immediately. He was held in custody while the people waited for the mind of the Lord to be shown to them concerning him. This delay was necessary because the law as yet given had not specified what should be done in a case of this kind.