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.
And the sun stopped moving, and the moon stood still, until the people had defeated their enemies. Isn't this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and didn't hurry to set for about a whole day.
This verse describes God miraculously making the sun and moon stand still for about a day so Joshua and the Israelites would have enough daylight to complete their victory over their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were battling a coalition of Amorite kings who had attacked the Gibeonites, allies of Israel, as part of their conquest of the Promised Land. Joshua, leading the Israelite forces, prayed for the sun and moon to stand still to prolong the day and ensure victory in the fight. This miraculous event is referenced in the ancient Book of Jasher, underscoring God's direct involvement in supporting His people during warfare.
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