Joshua 5:3
And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.
Cross-reference
Genesis 17:23–27
Parallel
In Genesis 17:23-27, Abraham faithfully circumcises his entire household — Joshua now follows that same covenantal practice for all Israel.
Genesis 17:11
Parallel
In Genesis 17:11, circumcision is established as the covenant sign — Joshua obeys by applying that sign to the new generation.