Homilies on Joshua, Homilia X
Five kings against Gibeon§1
1Adoni-zedek and five kings besiege Gibeon, Israel’s ally. They cry to Jesus; he goes up by night. The Lord throws enemies into panic; hailstones from heaven. Figure: nations against the church joined by Christ’s covenant.
Latin · §1
Adonisedec et reges quinque obsident Gabaon foedere iunctam. Clamant ad Iesum; ascendit nocte. Dominus consternat hostes; grandines de caelo. Figura: gentes adversus ecclesiam foedere Christi adunatam.
Sun stand over Gibeon§2
2Sun, stand over Gibeon, and moon over the valley of Aijalon — a longer day. Heretics carp; we confess God’s power over the elements. The sun of righteousness does not set while we fight the spiritual war.
Latin · §2
Stet sol super Gabaon et luna super vallem Aialon — dies longior. Heretici calumniantur; nos virtutem Dei confitemur qui elementis imperat. Sol iustitiae nobiscum in bello spiritali non occidit.
Kings in the cave sealed§3
3Five kings hide in the cave at Makkedah — seal the cave. After victory they are brought out and captains set feet on their necks — spiritual foes underfoot. They are hanged on trees until evening. Glory to Jesus. Amen.
Latin · §3
Quinque reges in spelunca Mageda absconditi — obstruite speluncam. Post victoriam educuntur et pedibus principum calcantur — hostes spiritales sub pedibus. Suspenduntur in lignis usque ad vesperam. Gloria Iesu. Amen.