Scene of Circumcision in ancient Egypt. Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, reign of king Teti, ca. 2345 2333 BC. Tomb of Ankhmahor, Saqqara necropolis. Egypt Museum 9  And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations.  10  This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised.  11  You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your