The Sun Stands Still
At Joshua's command the sun stood still over Gibeon until Israel defeated her enemies.
When five Amorite kings attacked Gibeon, Joshua marched to defend the city. As the battle raged, Joshua cried out, 'Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon.' The sun stayed in the midst of heaven and hasted not to go down about a whole day — a day like no other before or since.
God (in answer to Joshua)
Gibeon, in the land of Canaan
What Happened
Key KJV Scriptures
"And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day."
Spiritual Significance
Joshua 10:14 says there was no day like it before or since, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man. It is a unique testimony that the God who created the heavens still rules them.
Lesson for Today
God can suspend the order of creation when His purposes require it. Pray boldly — the Lord still hearkens to the voice of His people.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the sun really stand still for Joshua?
Yes — Joshua 10:13 records that the sun stood still and the moon stayed about a whole day. The passage stresses that no day like it has ever existed.
What is the book of Jasher?
An ancient Hebrew record referenced in Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18. It is not part of the canon of Scripture and has not survived.
Where in the Bible is the miracle of The Sun Stands Still?
The miracle of The Sun Stands Still is recorded in Joshua 10:13 (KJV).
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