Jos 5:1 | MHM | STEP | The Circumcision of the Israelites After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River into Canaan, news of this event spread quickly among the peoples of the land. The Canaanite kings and their people became greatly afraid of Israel, seeing that their God had given them such power. This fear made it safe for Israel to pause and obey God’s command to renew the covenant sign of circumcision, even though they were in enemy territory. God’s timing and protection allowed Israel to obey Him without being attacked. v. 1 : When the Amorite and Canaanite kings heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before Israel, their hearts melted with fear. They had no courage left to face the Israelites. God fulfilled His promise to send fear ahead of His people (Exodus 23:27 ), making their enemies too afraid to attack. This showed God’s power to protect His people and keep His word.

‏ Joshua 5:1

The Circumcision of the Israelites

After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River into Canaan, news of this event spread quickly among the peoples of the land. The Canaanite kings and their people became greatly afraid of Israel, seeing that their God had given them such power. This fear made it safe for Israel to pause and obey God’s command to renew the covenant sign of circumcision, even though they were in enemy territory. God’s timing and protection allowed Israel to obey Him without being attacked.

v. 1: When the Amorite and Canaanite kings heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before Israel, their hearts melted with fear. They had no courage left to face the Israelites. God fulfilled His promise to send fear ahead of His people (Exodus 23:27 ^a), making their enemies too afraid to attack. This showed God’s power to protect His people and keep His word.