The Sun Stands Still
During a pivotal battle, Joshua prays and God causes the sun to stand still, giving the Israelites the advantage they need to defeat their enemies.
MiraclesVictoryDivine Intervention
In the midst of battle against the Amorites, Joshua sought divine favor to secure victory. In response to his earnest prayer, God caused the sun to halt its course, prolonging the daylight so that the Israelites could finish the fight.
This extraordinary event, where day outlasted night, is remembered as a miraculous intervention that affirmed the Israelites’ faith and the power of their God.
Footnotes
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The halting of the sun is one of the most dramatic displays of nature bending to divine will in the Bible.