They put him in custody, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Numbers 15:34 in context
Numbers 15:31–37
31
Because he has despised the LORD’s word, and has broken his commandment, that soul shall be utterly cut off. His iniquity shall be on him.’”
32
While the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath day.
33
Those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation.
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They put him in custody, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.
35
The LORD said to Moses, “The man shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him with stones outside of the camp.”
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All the congregation brought him outside of the camp, and stoned him to death with stones, as the LORD commanded Moses.
37
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
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