The story of Joshua defeating the Canaanites when he commanded the sun to stand still, appears as one of the greatest victories of Israel. God Himself appears to cast down hailstones to destroy their enemies and in response to Joshua, stops the sun in its tracks, to allow Joshua more time to kill their enemies.

Is there more to this story? Did Jesus change His mind in the New Testament when He told Peter to put his sword in its place and that God would care for Him? Did Jesus change His position when He told Pilate that His kingdom was not of this world and that His servants don’t fight a physical battle?

When Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, the word in Hebrew means to be dumb or to stop; also to perish. cease, be cut down or off, forbear, hold peace, quiet self, rest, be silent, keep (put to) silence.

Jesus is the light of the world and the command for the sun to stand still could have implications for Christ Himself. Was Christ made dumb like a lamb in the slaughter which took place? Was He cut down and put to silence as indicated in Isaiah 53? Is this story actually a cross event and like Egypt were the Canaanites given as a ransom for Israel? (Isa 43:3).

Plenty to ponder in this story. May you be blessed as you consider the thoughts here in this presentation.