⁶ The Israelites had travelled in the desert for 40 years. But all the men who were old enough to fight when they left Egypt had now died. This happened because they had not obeyed the Lord. The Lord had promised to give to them the land of Canaan, a land where there is plenty of food and drink. But he made a strong promise that those men would not see that land, because they had turned against him. ⁷ Now Joshua circumcised their sons, who had taken their place. Their fathers had not circumcised them while they travelled in the desert.

⁸ All of the Israelite men were circumcised. Then they stayed there in Gilgal until they were strong again.