Lyrics · Joshua
Sun, Stand Still
Joshua 10:1-43
[Verse 1]
Five kings rose against Gibeon when its covenant became known,
Messengers reached Gilgal pleading, do not leave your servants alone.
Joshua marched through all the night with every mighty man,
And the LORD said none would stand when morning brought the battle.
[Pre-Chorus]
Confusion struck the Amorites,
Hail from heaven killed more than the sword.
[Chorus]
Sun, stand still over Gibeon,
Moon, hold over Ajalon.
Let the day remain until the battle is completed,
For the LORD was fighting for His people all day long.
[Verse 2]
Five kings hid together in the cave at Makkedah,
Stones were rolled across the mouth while Israel pressed pursuit.
Captains placed their feet upon the necks of those who ruled,
Then evening closed the judgment and the cave became their tomb.
[Bridge]
Makkedah and Libnah, Lachish, Eglon, Hebron, Debir fell,
Hill and valley, south and springs were taken in one sweep.
No day before or after heard the heavens answer man so clearly,
And Joshua returned with all the army to Gilgal.
[Final Chorus]
Sun, stand still over Gibeon,
Moon, hold over Ajalon.
Let the day remain until the battle is completed,
For the LORD was fighting for His people all day long.
[Outro]
The night march met a longer day,
And the five kings met the cave.

