Mark a boundary around the mountain that the people must not cross, and tell them not to go up the mountain or even get near it. If any of you set foot on it, you are to be put to death;

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."

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