Joshua 10:13
The Scripture
(13) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The Israelites, under Joshua, defeat the Canaanite city of Ai after a night assault, demonstrating God's power over the enemy. The victory is celebrated, but the chapter also notes that the people boast of their triumph, which later leads to the downfall of their nation. This chapter highlights the consequences of pride after divine deliverance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 31:2Judges 5:2Judges 16:28Esther 8:13Luke 18:7Revelation 6:10Numbers 21:14II Samuel 1:18Joshua 10:11Joshua 10:14Psalms 19:4Psalms 74:16
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