There was no hesitation or procrastination. The scripture also alludes to the thoroughness with which they complied.
فَبِحَسَبِ ٱلنَّصِّ ٱلْعِبْرَانِيِّ ٱلْأَصْلِيِّ ،‏ تَقُولُ ٱلرِّوَايَةُ إِنَّهُمُ ٱبْتَعَدُوا عَلَى ٱلْفَوْرِ .‏ ‏