1 When all the kings of the Amorites to the west of the Jordan and all the kings of the Canaanites by the sea heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they crossed over, they were disheartened and lost courage at their approach.
2 On this occasion the LORD said to Joshua, "Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelite nation for the second time."
3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelites at Gibeath-haaraloth,
4 under these circumstances: Of all the people who came out of Egypt, every man of military age had died in the desert during the journey after they left Egypt.
5 Though all the men who came out were circumcised, none of those born in the desert during the journey after the departure from Egypt were circumcised.
6 Now the Israelites had wandered forty years in the desert, until all the warriors among the people that came forth from Egypt died off because they had not obeyed the command of the LORD. For the LORD swore that he would not let them see the land flowing with milk and honey which he had promised their fathers he would give us.
7 It was the children whom he raised up in their stead whom Joshua circumcised, for these were yet with foreskins, not having been circumcised on the journey.
8 When the rite had been performed, the whole nation remained in camp where they were, until they recovered.
9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you." Therefore the place is called Gilgal to the present day.
10 While the Israelites were encamped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they celebrated the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth of the month.
11 On the day after the Passover they ate of the produce of the land in the form of unleavened cakes and parched grain. On that same day
12 after the Passover on which they ate of the produce of the land, the manna ceased. No longer was there manna for the Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the land of Canaan.
13 While Joshua was near Jericho, he raised his eyes and saw one who stood facing him, drawn sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you one of us or of our enemies?"
14 He replied, "Neither. I am the captain of the host of the LORD and I have just arrived." Then Joshua fell prostrate to the ground in worship, and said to him, "What has my lord to say to his servant?"
15 The captain of the host of the LORD replied to Joshua, "Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy." And Joshua obeyed.
Versículos relacionados com Joshua, 5:
Chapter 5 of the book of Joshua narrates the moment when the people of Israel performs circumcision, observes Easter and begins to feed on the products of the Promised Land. The importance of obedience to God and the renewal of the covenant of the people with Him is highlighted.
Genesis 17:11: "You shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be by the way of the covenant between me and you." This verse speaks of circumcision, a religious practice that is performed by the people of Israel in Joshua 5 as a sign of the covenant with God.
Exodus 12:14: "And this day shall be to you by memory, and you will celebrate it by feast to the Lord; in your generations you shall celebrate him by perpetual status." This verse speaks of the institution of Easter, which is observed by the people of Israel in Joshua 5 as one of the forms of celebration of the covenant with God.
Leviticus 23:10: "Speak to the children of Israel, and say unto them, When there are entering the earth which I will give you, and segrine His messe, then you will bring a sauce from your sega's firstfruits to the priest." This verse speaks of the offer of firstfruits, a religious practice that is observed by the people of Israel in Joshua 5 when eating the products of the promised land.
Deuteronomy 10:16: "Circled, therefore, the foreskin of your heart, and you no longer harde your cervix." This verse highlights the importance of renewing the covenant with God not only through religious practices, but also by the willingness of the heart to obey it.
Psalm 34:8: "Prove and see that the Lord is good; blessed man who trusts him." This verse highlights the importance of trust in God and personal experience with Him, something that is renewed and reinforced by the celebration of religious practices in Joshua 5.
Capítulos: