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The Day the Sun Stood Still Wasn’t Just About Extra Daylight

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Aug 11, 2025
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When we picture Joshua 10, we usually imagine God giving Israel a divine “overtime” so they can finish the battle. But in the ancient Near Eastern world, this miracle wasn’t just about military strategy, it was a cosmic mic drop.

The Canaanites worshiped the שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh, sun) and יָרֵחַ (yareach, moon) as deities. By stopping both in their tracks—וַ…

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