13. The sun stood still and the moon stood motionless while the nation took vengeance on its enemies. The event is recorded in the Scroll of the Upright One. The sun stood motionless in the middle of the sky and did not set for about a full day.
14. There has not been a day like it before or since. The Lord obeyed a man, for the Lord fought for Israel!
15. Then Joshua and all Israel returned to the camp at Gilgal.
16. The five Amorite kings ran away and hid in the cave at Makkedah.
17. Joshua was told, “The five kings have been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”
18. Joshua said, “Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave and post guards in front of it.
19. But don’t you delay! Chase your enemies and catch them! Don’t allow them to retreat to their cities, for the Lord your God is handing them over to you.”