4Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits3:4 That is, about 3,000 feet or about 900 meters between you and the ark; do not go near it.”
4However, there shall be a distance between you and it of about 3:4 About 3,000 ft. or 914 mtwo thousand cubits by measurement. Do not come near it, so that you may know the way by which you shall go, for you have not passed this way before.”
4However, there shall be between you and it a distance of about 2,000 cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you shall go, for you have not passed this way before.”
4However, there shall be a distance between you and it of about 2,000 cubits (3,000 ft.) by measurement. Do not come near it, 3:4 The implication is that coming too close to the ark would invite the divine punishment of death, and that the people can only follow the ark if they keep a safe distance.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.”
4But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits3:4 2,000 cubits is approximately 3,000 feet or 914.4 meters. between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.”