Gibeon Collection

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816. Creator: John Martin
Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816

Joshua makes the sun stand still, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665395 Joshua makes the sun stand still, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Joshua makes the sun stand still, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The defeat of Adonizedek (litho)
STC416092 The defeat of Adonizedek (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adonizedek, King of Jerusalem at the time of the Israelite invasion of Canaan)

Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon - Bible
3779925 Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon)

Solomons dream (coloured engraving)
3626795 Solomons dream (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomons dream)

Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon
LLM338855 Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joshuas treaty with the men of Gibeon)

The Defeat of Adonizedeck, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Defeat of Adonizedeck, 1890. Adonizedek, king of Jerusalem, led a coalition of five Amorite rulers to resist an Israelite invasion, the allies were defeated at Gibeon

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still. Jos 10: 13. Dore Bi
Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still. Jos 10:13. And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Dore Bible Illustration. 19th century

Area Jerusalem Gibeon village Josh 93 1950 West Bank
Area near Jerusalem. Gibeon the village. Josh 93. 1950, West Bank, Al J─½b, Israel

Area Jerusalem Gibeon spring II Sam 213 1950
Area near Jerusalem. Gibeon the spring. II Sam 213. 1950, West Bank, Al J─½b, Israel

Area Jerusalem Mizpah Gibeon 1946 Israel Nebi Samwil
Area near Jerusalem. Mizpah from Gibeon. 1946, Israel, Nebi Samwil

Air views Palestine West Jerusalem El Jib Gibeon
Air views of Palestine. West of Jerusalem. El Jib, Gibeon. West of Mizpah. 1931, West Bank, Al J─½b

Mizpah el-Gib Gibeon June 2 1946 Israel Nebi Samwil
Mizpah from el-Gib, Gibeon, June 2, 1946, Israel, Nebi Samwil

Environs Jerusalem Spring Gibeon 1900 West Bank
Environs of Jerusalem. Spring at Gibeon 1900, West Bank, Al J─½b, Israel

Environs Jerusalem Gibeon 1900 West Bank Al Jīb
Environs of Jerusalem. Gibeon 1900, West Bank, Al J─½b, Israel

Gibeon El Jib Francis Bedford English 1815 1816
Gibeon: El Jib; Francis Bedford (English, 1815, 1816 - 1894); London, England; March 3, 1862; Albumen silver print

View of Gibeon, south west Africa
View of Gibeon, then part of German south west Africa (now Namibia). Showing various buildings, including a fortress on the hill, and a store below. Date: circa 1908

John Martin (British, 1789 - 1854), Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816, oil on canvas

Battle of Gibeon, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Israel El Jib Gibeon
Distant view

Joshua at Gibeon
Joshua commands the sun & moon to stand still while he defends the city of Gibeon (allied with the Israelites) against the five kings of the Amorites

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"Gibeon: A Place of Miracles and Ancient Battles" Gibeon, a significant location in biblical history, holds tales of extraordinary events that have captivated the minds of believers for centuries. One such event is depicted in John Martin's painting "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, " showcasing Joshua's miraculous command over time itself. In this awe-inspiring moment, as described in Joshua 10:13, Joshua called upon divine intervention to halt the movement of the sun and extend daylight so that he could complete his victory over five Amorite kings. The sheer power and faith displayed by Joshua are beautifully captured in Dore Bi's illustration from the Dore Bible (1866), where we witness him confidently commanding nature itself. The significance does not end there; it was also a place where important treaties were made. In another captivating artwork titled "Joshua's Treaty with the Men of Gibeon, " we see how strategic alliances were formed between Israelites and neighboring cities like Gibeon to ensure their survival amidst conflicts. However, battles were an inevitable part of ancient times, as seen in lithographs like "The Defeat of Adonizedek" (1890). This depiction showcases a fierce battle fought against Adonizedek, King of Jerusalem. These historical accounts remind us that even amidst triumphs and miracles, challenges persisted. Beyond its biblical significance lies another intriguing aspect - its geographical existence. Viewed through an engraving titled "View of Gibeon, " one can imagine standing on this land situated southwest Africa—a testament to how these stories transcend time and space. As we delve deeper into these narratives surrounding Gibeon, it becomes evident that they hold profound lessons about faith, courage, diplomacy, and perseverance. They serve as reminders that even when faced with insurmountable odds or uncertain circumstances—like Solomon did during his dream—there is always hope and divine intervention.