Matthew Poole and continuators on Joshua 5:7

7 And their children whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua circumcised , for they were uncircumcised: because they had not circumcised them by the way.

Which God would have now done, 1. as a Testimony of Gods reconciliation to the people, of which circumcision was a sign, and that God would not further impute their Parents Rebellions to them. 2. Because the great impediment of Circumcision was now removed, to wit, their continued Travels, and frequent and uncertain removal. 3. To prepare them for the approaching Passover. 4. To distinguish them from the Canaanites, into whose land they were now come. 5. To ratify the Covenant between God and them, whereof Circumcision was a Sign and Seal, to assure them that God would now make good his Covenant, in giving them this Land; and to oblige them to perform all the Duties and Services to which that Covenant bound them, of which Circumcision was the beginning and foundation, all which they were expresly enjoined to do, as soon as ever they came into Canaan, Exod. 12. 25. Levit. 23. 10. Numb. 15. 2.