diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b48c7092df848..368d971fed77b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Julia. However, most users should use the [most recent stable version](https://g
 of Julia. You can get this version by changing to the Julia directory
 and running:
 
-    git checkout v1.7.0
+    git checkout v1.7.2
 
 Now run `make` to build the `julia` executable.