The Conquest of Southern and Northern Palestine

The work of crushing the armies of the five kings, who had encamped before Gibeon to make war against it, was but half done and the day was far spent. As was said, the enemy might still escape before being completely destroyed. Then there formed in Joshua's soul the passionate desire that the day might be prolonged "until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies." The desire crystallized into a prayer of faith, which is quoted in the sacred text from the "Book of Jasher" i.e., "Book...