Read Joshua 10.12-15
In 10.12-15: The sun stands still.
In verses 12-13: A prose framework encloses and reinterprets an older poetic text from the Book of Jashar (see 2 Sam 1.18).
According tot he framework, Joshua's request to the Lord (v. 12) for extended daylight causes the sun to stop in its noon position (in midheaven, v. 13) and delay its setting.
The poem itself actually addresses the moon and sun, not God.
The poet calls upon them to freeze in stunned amazement at the scope of Israel's victory (compare Ex 15.16; Hab 3.11).
In verse 14: That the Lord fought for Israel perfectly summarizes the divine warrior tradition.
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