In ward (eis tērēsin). Probably in one of the chambers of the temple. In safe keeping (from tēreō, to guard). Old word, in the N.T. only here and Act 5:18; 1Co 7:19. So in papyri.
Now eventide (hespera ēdē). Hence no trial could take place before the next day, a regulation violated in the case of Jesus.