Joshua 5:4
“And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise,.... Or the reason of the command given him to circumcise the children…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Joshua 5:4-7
Of the whole nation those only were already circumcised at the time of the passage of the Jordan who had been under…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This is the cause why Joshua did circumcise - The text here explains itself. Before the Israelites left Egypt all the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 5:1-9
A vast show, no doubt, the numerous camp of Israel made in the plains of Jericho, where now they had pitched their…
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