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It happened, when they had done circumcising all the nation, that they abode in their places in the camp, until they were whole.
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An Act of Radical Faith
Commentators emphasize that this was an incredible act of faith. In enemy territory, with the Jordan River preventing retreat, the Israelite army intentionally made itself vulnerable and unable to fight. Their obedience demonstrated complete trust in God's providential protection, which He provided by placing a 'dread' upon the Canaanites.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The circumcision must have taken place on the day after the passage of the Jordan, that is, the 11th Nisan, and the Passover was kept on the 14th o…
19th Century
Anglican
(20—5:9) It would seem that these verses all belong to one section. The use of the first person in Joshua 5:1, until we were passed ov…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people Which seems as if…
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