‘ And all the people arose as one man, saying, “We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn into his house.” '
The verdict was unanimous. All were agreed, as indeed they had no option but to be in the light of the evidence, no doubt backed up by that of the servant and the old man. This refers, of course, to the leaders assembled together.
“Saying, 'We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn into his house.' ” The verdict having been reached justice would immediately be done, and they would not return to normal life or rest until this had been put into action.