'Preparation' in the Bible

So get up and sanctify the people. Tell them, "Sanctify yourselves in preparation for tomorrow, because this is what the LORD God of Israel, says: "There are things turned over to destruction among you, Israel. You won't be able to defeat your enemies until you remove what has been turned over to destruction.

When the Israelis heard that announcement, the entire community of the Israelis gathered together at Shiloh in preparation for war.