Joshua 5:8 net — When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed.

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"When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed."

— Joshua 5:8, NET Bible

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Joshua 5 — Context

5

Now all the men who left were circumcised, but all the sons born on the journey through the wilderness after they left Egypt were uncircumcised.

6

Indeed, for forty years the Israelites traveled through the wilderness until all the men old enough to fight when they left Egypt, the ones who had disobeyed the LORD, died off. For the LORD had sworn a solemn oath to them that he would not let them see the land he had sworn by oath to their ancestors to give them, a land rich in milk and honey.

7

He replaced them with their sons, whom Joshua circumcised. They were uncircumcised; their fathers had not circumcised them along the way.

8

When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed.

9

The LORD said to Joshua,“Today I have taken away the disgrace of Egypt from you.” So that place is called Gilgal even to this day.

10

So the Israelites camped in Gilgal and celebrated the Passover in the evening of the fourteenth day of the month in the rift valley plains of Jericho.

11

They ate some of the produce of the land the day after the Passover, including unleavened bread and roasted grain.

Joshua 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 5:8 say?
Joshua 5:8 in the NET Bible reads: “When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed.”
Where is Joshua 5:8 in the Bible?
Joshua 5:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read Joshua 5:8 in?
Joshua 5:8 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 5:8?
Joshua 5:8 reads (NET): “When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed.” 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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