1. The sun stands still (1-15)

The kings of southern Canaan were alarmed when they heard about the treaty of peace which Gibeon had made with Israel. So five Amorite kings joined forces to attack Gibeon. The Gibeonites asked for help. Joshua honored his treaty with them. The Lord promised victory to Joshua, and Joshua believed his promise. He took the Amorite kings by surprise, attacking them at Gibeon, and the Lord helped him by hurling down hailstones. The day was not long enough to finish the job, so at Joshua's request, the Lord made the sun stand still for a full day. The Lord's promised judgment fell on the Amorites (Ge 15:15).

2. The southern campaign (16-43)

The battle at Gibeon broke the hold of the Canaanites in the southern region. After executing the five Amorite kings, Joshua attacked and destroyed the important cities of the southern region in one campaign. The Lord fought for Israel.

Application: Lord, when you fight for your people, victory is sure. Help me to stand on your side, and fight your battles.
One Word: The Lord fights for his people