During the battle against the Amorite kings, what unique celestial event occurred at Joshua's request?
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Correct answer: The sun and moon stood still
To give the Israelites more time to finish the battle at Gibeon, Joshua commanded the sun to stand still over Gibeon and the moon over the Valley of Aijalon. The text notes there has been no day like it before or since.
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