Joshua 3:4 - Easy To Read Version

⁴ But do not follow too closely. Stay about 1,000 yards [7] behind them. You have not been here before. But if you follow them, then you will know where to go.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Yet a space must be kept between you and it, about 2,000 cubits by measure; come not near it, that you may [be able to see the ark and] know the way you must go, for you have not passed this way before.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go; for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

Common English Bible

⁴ But let there be some distance between you and it, about three thousand feet. Don’t come near it! You will know the way you should go, even though you’ve never traveled this way before.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And let there be, between you and the ark, the space of two thousand cubits, so that you may be able to see it from far away, and to know along which way you should advance. For you have not walked this way before. And be careful that you do not approach the ark."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ And let there be between you and the ark the space of two thousand cubits: that you may see it afar off, and know which way you must go: for you have not gone this way before. And take care you come not near the ark.

Joshua 3:4 Cross References

Genesis 31:2

Then Jacob noticed that Laban was not as friendly as he had been in the past.

1 Chronicles 11:2

In the past, you led us in war. You led us even though Saul was the king. The Lord said to you ‘David, you will be the shepherd of my people, the people of Israel. You will become the leader over my people.’”

Psalm 25:12

If a person chooses to follow the Lord,\par then God will show that person the best way to live.\par

Psalm 89:7

God meets together with the holy ones.\par Those angels are all around him.\par They fear and respect God.\par They stand in awe of him.\par

Exodus 3:5

Then the Lord said, “Don’t come any closer. Take off your sandals. You are standing on holy ground.

Exodus 4:10

But Moses said to the Lord, “But Lord, I am telling you the truth, I am not a skilled speaker. I have never been able to speak well. And now, even after talking to you, I am still not a good speaker. You know that I talk slowly and don’t use the best words.” [32]

Isaiah 30:33

Topheth {\cf2\super [287]} has been made ready for a long time. It is ready for the king. {\cf2\super [288]} It was made very deep and wide. There is a very big pile of wood and fire there. And the Lord’s breath (Spirit) will come like a stream of burning sulfur and burn it.

Isaiah 48:17

The Lord, the Savior, the Holy One of Israel, says,\par

Joshua 3:3

The leaders gave orders to the people. They said, “You will see the priests and Levites [5] carrying the Box of the Agreement [6] of the Lord your God. At that time, you must follow them.

Joshua 3:5

Then Joshua told the people, “Make yourselves pure. Tomorrow the Lord will use you to do amazing things.”