...stretched forth the arm that bore the conqueror's spear, and, in the presence of all Israel, said, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon." Respecting the faith of his servant and answering his prayer, Jehovah interposed ; " and...

...road from Jerusalem to Jaffa. This fine valley is that referred to in the famous command of Joshua, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou moon, in the valley of Ajalon," Josh. x. 12. AKAN, ak'-àn, a son of Ezer, Gen. xxxvi. 27. AKKUB, âk'-kùb, son of Elioenai,...

...change within the long sweep of history and tradition. We must, however, allow one or two exceptions. " Sun stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou Moon in the valley of Ajalon ! So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole...

...back upon Gibeon and down upon the noble Tilley before him, he uttered the celebrated command, •' Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou moon, in the valley of Ajalon" (Josh, x, 12). From the indications of Jerome (pnomast. and Epitaph. Paul.), who plicw Ajalon...

...intermediate state."— The Clerical Journal. Price Twopence. A SERMON, Shewing, from the Hebrew Text, that Moses taught the true system of Astronomy, and...erroneously applied. Amongst the manifold merits of this well considered defence of our common faith, we desire especially to notice the Author's method of...

...have rest and sleep as long as we wanted it. This was the plain of which Joshua spoke when he said, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou moon in the valley of Ajalon." As we drew near to Jaffa, the boys spurred up the horses and indulged in the excitement...

...breathless till the plunge comes. Many a despairing voice has prayed as the sands ran out, and joys fled, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon ; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon." But in vain. Once the wish was answered ; but, for all other fighters, the twelve hours...

...have rest and sleep as long as we wanted it. This was the plain of which Joshua spoke when he said, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou moon in the valley of Ajalon." As we drew near to Jaffa, the boys spurred up the horses and indulged in the excitement...

...days is when once we begin towatch it ! Inexorable, passionless — though hope and fear may pray, " Sun stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou moon " in the valley of Ajalon," — the tramp of the hours goes on. The poets paint them as a linked chorus of rosy forms,...

...of the children of Joseph." When the son of Nun died, that great Captain of his age, he who said, " Sun, stand thou still on Gibeon, and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon " — his devoted followers " buried him in the borders of his inheritance, in Timnath-serah,...