Joshua 5:8
“And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,.... Which seems as if it was done in one day, even…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The circumcision must have taken place on the day after the passage of Jordan, i. e. the 11th Nisan, and the Passover…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They abode - in the camp, till they were whole - This required several days; see the notes on Gen 34:24, Gen 34:25. Sir…
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they abode in their places Keil observes that those for whom the rite was not now needed, would be sufficient to defend…