Battle of Gibeon
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: Joshua
- Chapters: Joshua 10
- Summary: Israel defends Gibeon from five Amorite kings, and the LORD gives a decisive victory.
Details
Joshua marches all night from Gilgal to rescue Gibeon. The LORD throws the enemy into confusion, sends great hailstones, and lengthens the day as Joshua commands the sun and moon to stand still.
Key People Involved
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leads Israel’s rescue and battle
- The Gibeonites — Treaty partners under attack
Key Places
Important Verses
“Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.” — Joshua 10:12
Cross-References
- Related events: Gibeonite Deception, Southern Campaign
- Fulfilled in: Joshua 10:40-42
Notes
The battle displays both covenant obligation and divine intervention: Israel keeps its oath, and the LORD fights for Israel.