While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
While the bridegroom lingered and was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep.
Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
“When the groom was late in coming, they all became drowsy and went to sleep.
Since the bridegroom was delayed, they all fell asleep, and they were sleeping.