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.
Here's why Joshua had to circumcise the people: All the men who had left Egypt, including all the warriors, had died during their journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt.
This verse explains that Joshua needed to circumcise the new generation because all the original men who left Egypt had died during their 40 years in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Israelites who left Egypt under Moses' leadership rebelled against God and were condemned to wander in the wilderness until they died, as a consequence of their unbelief. By the time Joshua led the people into the Promised Land, a new generation had arisen, and they needed to reaffirm the covenant through circumcision, which was the sign of God's promise to Abraham. This act symbolized their commitment to follow God as they entered the land He had promised.
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