1 Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing.
2 Three days later the Israelite officers went through the camp,
3 giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the lord your God, move out from your positions and follow them.
4 Since you have never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and the Ark. Make sure you don’t come any closer.”