holy LORD of all the universe may be an unstated reason for the space. The distance (somewhat less than a half a mile or a kilometer) would be close enough for the people to see the ark as their cue for marching, yet far enough to show respect for the LORD. Compare the account of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem: when Uzzah reached out and touched the ark, God in his anger struck him dead because of his sin (2 Sam 6:7).9 Josh 3:4 serves as an excellent text for occasions when believers are entering