The Miraculous Battle When the Sun and Moon Stood Still

The people of Gibeon had become friends with Joshua and the Israelites. The five kings were unhappy about this and decided to take their armies to Gibeon. The Gibeonites quickly asked Joshua for help. God promised to help Joshua win, so Joshua led his soldiers through the night. At daybreak they reached Gibeon, and the five kings and their soldiers were very surprised. God made the enemy panic and run away, and He sent large hailstones from the sky. Joshua prayed for the sun to stop over Gibeon and the moon over the valley. God heard his prayer and made the sun and moon stand still, giving the Israelites enough time to pursue the enemy. The five kings hid in a cave, but Joshua's soldiers found them and blocked the entrance with large stones. In the end, the five kings were defeated and the land was at peace. Joshua thanked God because He had fought for His people and kept them safe.