Ben Sira 48:23

23 He made the sun move backward and lengthened the king's life. ¹

Ben Sira 48:23 In-Context

21 The Lord struck the Assyrian camp; his angel wiped them out.

22 Yes, Hezekiah did what was pleasing to the Lord and firmly followed the example of his ancestor David. This was what was commanded by the great prophet Isaiah, whose visions were trusted.

23 He made the sun move backward and lengthened the king's life.

24 He comforted the mourners in Jerusalem. His powerful spirit looked into the future,

25 and he predicted what was to happen before the end of time, hidden things that had not yet occurred.

Cross References

• 1. 48.23 2 Kings 20.10, 11.