Sun Stands Still
During the Israelite conquest of Canaan, Joshua led his army in defense of Gibeon against a coalition of five Amorite kings. As daylight waned during the battle, Joshua prayed for the sun and moon to stand still, and Scripture records that God caused the sun to remain in the sky for nearly a full day, enabling the Israelites to achieve a decisive victory. This miracle, detailed in Joshua 10, demonstrates God's sovereign power over creation and His direct intervention on behalf of His covenant people. It underscores the theme of divine assistance in fulfilling the promise of the land, highlighting the effectiveness of faithful prayer in Israel's history.
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As daylight waned during the battle, Joshua prayed for the sun and moon to stand still, and Scripture records that God caused the sun to remain in the sky for nearly a full day, enabling the Israelites to achieve a decisive victory.
This miracle, detailed in Joshua 10, demonstrates God's sovereign power over creation and His direct intervention on behalf of His covenant people.
This event is dated to approximately c. 1405 BC in biblical chronology.
This took place at or near Gilgal.
Key Passage
Sun Stands Still
Joshua 10:12-14
12hen spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.
Meanwhile in the World
Egypt is at the height of its New Kingdom power under pharaohs like Thutmose III and Ramesses II. The Hittite Empire controls Anatolia. The Late Bronze Age collapse is approaching. Troy exists as a real city. This is the time of the Amarna letters and international diplomacy.