So they placed him in custody until they were able to make a clear legal decision for themselves based on words from the mouth of the Lord.

Just as the Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the Testimony for safekeeping.

They put it on their shoulder and carry it; they put it in its place and it just stands there; it does not move from its place. Even when someone cries out to it, it does not reply; it does not deliver him from his distress.