Instead, give them the job of caring for the sacred tent, its furnishings, and the objects used for worship. They will camp around the tent, and whenever you move, they will take it down, carry it to the new camp, and set it up again. Anyone else who tries to go near it must be put to death.

This job is too much for me. How can I take care of all these people by myself?

The Lord answered, “Joshua son of Nun can do the job. Place your hands on him to show that he is the one to take your place.