Joshua 5:2 kjv — At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second…

King James Version

"At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time."

— Joshua 5:2, King James Version

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Joshua 5 — Context

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And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.

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At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

3

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

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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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Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised.

Joshua 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 5:2 say?
Joshua 5:2 in the King James Version reads: “At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.”
Where is Joshua 5:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 5, verse 2.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 5:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 5:2 in?
Joshua 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 5:2?
Joshua 5:2 reads (KJV): “At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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