“And they departed from the mount of the Lord three days’ journey: and the ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them in the three days’ journey, to search out a resting place for them.”
So they set out from the mount of the LORD a three days' journey; the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveled before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them — the march commences with the ark preceding the people, 'seeking out' (latur) a suitable encampment. The three-day journey signals the beginning of the wilderness journey's difficulties. The ark, the tangible sign of God's presence and covenant, leads the way, seeking safety for God's people.
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