Joshua 3:2

2 Three days later the leaders went through the camp

Joshua 3:2 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 3:2

And it came to pass after three days
At the end of the three days they were bid to prepare food for their expedition, and to go over Jordan, ( Joshua 1:11 ) ;

that the officers went through the host;
the camp of Israel; very probably the same as in ( Joshua 1:10 ) ; this was, no doubt, by the order of Joshua, and who was directed to it by the Lord.

Joshua 3:2 In-Context

1 The next morning Joshua and all the people of Israel got up early, left the camp at Acacia, and went to the Jordan, where they camped while waiting to cross it.

2 Three days later the leaders went through the camp

3 and told the people, "When you see the priests carrying the Covenant Box of the Lord your God, break camp and follow them.

4 You have never been here before, so they will show you the way to go. But do not get near the Covenant Box; stay about half a mile behind it."

5 Joshua told the people, "Purify yourselves, because tomorrow the Lord will perform miracles among you."