5 Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until they[a] had crossed over, their hearts …

Joshua Chapter 5 presents a significant transition for the Israelites as they enter the Promised Land, renew their covenant with God through circumcision, and celebrate their first Passover in Canaan.

Joshua Chapter 5 Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling. Click to switch to the Standard KJV.

Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?” 15 The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the …

Joshua's inquiry shows an earnest desire to know the will of Christ, and a cheerful readiness and resolution to do it. All true Christians must fight under Christ's banner, and they will conquer by his …

5 Though all the men who came out were circumcised, none of those born in the wilderness during the journey after the departure from Egypt were circumcised.

Joshua, chapter 5 of the King James Version of the Holy Bible - with audio narration

David Guzik commentary on Joshua 5, where God commands Joshua to circumcise the Israelites, and the Passover is celebrated.

Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, "What message does my Lord 5 have for his servant?" 15 The commander of the Lord's army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the …

Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant, painted by Benjamin West, 1800 Chapter 1 commences "after the death of Moses " [8] and presents the first of three important moments in …