The Sun Stands Still for Kids: The Bible Story Explained Simply

Series: Promised Land (Episode 09 of 10) | Scripture: Joshua 10 | Ages 6+

The Sun Stands Still is a Bible story from Joshua 10 in the Old Testament. This retelling is designed for kids ages 5 and up, using simple language they can understand and lessons they will remember.

Watch the Full Story of The Sun Stands Still

Watch The Sun Stands Still in our 60-second video lesson. Your child can follow along and take a quiz after to check what they learned.

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Part of our Promised Land series, 10 episodes covering courage, trust, following God, new beginnings.

What Is the Story of The Sun Stands Still for Kids?

Okay friend, I need to tell you about the day the sun STOPPED MOVING. Yes, you heard me right. The actual sun. In the actual sky. Just... froze. This might be one of the most jaw-dropping moments in the entire Bible, and I cannot WAIT for you to hear it.

Here's the setup. Word has spread across the land about Israel. Everyone knows about the walls of Jericho. Everyone knows God is fighting for these people. And five enemy kings — five of them — get together and decide, "We need to join forces. NOW." Their target? A city called Gibeon, which had just made a peace treaty with Israel.

Joshua gets the call for help, and he doesn't hesitate. He marches his army through the night to reach Gibeon. And when the battle begins? God shows up in the most dramatic way possible.

First — He sends enormous hailstones from the sky. I'm not talking about little ice pellets. These were MASSIVE. The Bible says more enemy soldiers were taken out by the hailstones than by the swords of Israel. God was literally fighting from heaven!

This story comes from Joshua 10 and is part of the Old Testament.

What Does the Story of The Sun Stands Still Teach Children?

The story of The Sun Stands Still teaches children important lessons about courage, trust, following God, new beginnings:

• This story teaches children about courage in a way they can understand
• God's love and faithfulness are visible throughout this story
• Every Bible story connects to the bigger picture of God's plan for the world

Key Bible Verse

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart." — Proverbs 3:5

Parent's Guide: Why This Story Matters

Every Bible story is an opportunity to talk with your child about faith in a natural, low-pressure way. After watching, ask an open-ended question like 'What was your favorite part?' or 'What do you think God was trying to teach us?' These conversations do not need to be long or perfect. The goal is simply to make the Bible feel like a living, relevant part of your family's life, not something dusty on a shelf.

Quiz: Test What Your Child Learned

After watching the video, see if your child can answer these questions:

How many enemy kings joined forces against Gibeon?

Five enemy kings banded together because they were terrified of what God was doing through Israel. They attacked Gibeon, which had made peace with Israel — and that brought Joshua and his army into the fight.

What did God send from the sky to fight against Israel's enemies?

God sent massive hailstones raining down on the enemy army. The Bible tells us that more enemy soldiers fell from the hailstones than from the swords of Israel's army. God Himself was fighting from heaven on Israel's behalf — in a way nobody could have predicted!

What did Joshua boldly ask God to do during the battle?

With the battle still raging and daylight fading, Joshua needed more time. So he cried out to God and commanded the sun to stand still over Gibeon and the moon over the valley of Aijalon — and God made it happen! The sun stayed in the sky for about a full day. The Bible says there has never been a day like it. This proves that absolutely nothing is impossible for God.

Discussion Questions for Families

Use these questions at the dinner table or during bedtime:

1. What was your favorite part of the story of The Sun Stands Still?
2. What do you think God was teaching us through this story?
3. How can we be more like The in our own lives?
4. If you were in this story, what would you have done differently?
5. What does this story teach us about trusting God?

More Episodes in the Promised Land Series

This story is episode 09 of 10 in the Promised Land series:

• The Twelve Spies for Kids
• Wandering in the Wilderness for Kids
• The Bronze Serpent for Kids
• Balaams Donkey for Kids
• Moses Says Goodbye for Kids
• Joshua Takes Command for Kids
• Rahab and the Spies for Kids
• The Walls of Jericho for Kids
• Choosing to Serve for Kids

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story of The Sun Stands Still about for kids?

The Sun Stands Still is a story from Joshua 10. Okay friend, I need to tell you about the day the sun STOPPED MOVING. Yes, you heard me right. The actual sun. In the actual sky. Just... froze. This might be one of the most jaw-dropping moments i...

What age is the story of The Sun Stands Still appropriate for?

This retelling of The Sun Stands Still is designed for children Ages 6+. The language is simple and age-appropriate, and the video is 60 seconds long, perfect for young attention spans.

Where is The Sun Stands Still found in the Bible?

The Sun Stands Still is found in Joshua 10 in the Old Testament. It is part of the Promised Land series on Faithful Kids.

Is there a video of The Sun Stands Still for kids?

Yes. Faithful Kids has a 60-second video retelling of The Sun Stands Still designed for children, with narration, visuals, and a comprehension quiz. Watch it here.

How can I use The Sun Stands Still for Sunday School or homeschool?

Play the 60-second Faithful Kids video as an introduction, then use the discussion questions above for group conversation. The built-in quiz checks comprehension. Many Sunday school teachers and homeschool parents use Faithful Kids as weekly curriculum.

What does The Sun Stands Still teach kids?

The story of The Sun Stands Still teaches children about courage, trust, following God, new beginnings. This story teaches children about courage in a way they can understand.