What does Joshua 10:8 Mean?

Context Summary

The honor of Israel was implicated in this attack on their confederates, and Joshua went to their assistance. The deception which had been practiced on him did not alienate his help. Before he started he was assured of victory, but this did not make him slothful. See Joshua 10:7. But it was by his faith, courage and obedience that this and other victories were won. What may not one man do when God is with him! Paganini once broke all his strings but one; then, holding up his violin, he said, "One string and Paganini."

A terrific storm burst on the fugitives as they crossed the high ridge of Beth-horon and descended in full flight to the plain. We are not called upon to explain the miracle of the sun and moon. The prolongation of daylight was probably due to some cause like that which yields the after-glow of sunset and the optical refractions seen in high latitudes. [source]

Chapter Summary: Joshua 10

¹  Five kings war against Gibeon
⁶  Joshua rescues it
¹⁰  God fights against them with hailstones
¹²  The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua
¹⁶  The five kings are murdered in a cave
²²  They are brought forth
²⁴  scornfully used
²⁶  and hanged
²⁸  Seven kings more are conquered
⁴³  Joshua returns to Gilgal