⁴ However, there shall be a distance between you and it of about 2,000 cubits (3,000 ft.) by measurement. Do not come near it, ^[a]so that you may [be able to see the ark and] know the way you are to go, for you have not passed this way before.”

⁵ Then Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves [for His purpose], for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders (miracles) among you.” ⁶ Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and cross over [the river] ahead of the people.” So they took up the ark of the covenant and went on ahead of the people.