Israel. Here the Septuagint supplies the words omitted by Homoeoteleuton (App-6) of the word "Israel, [when He destroyed them in Gibeon, and they were destroyed before the sons of] Israel".
Sun. the sun itself, because of what is said in the next verse.
stand thou still. Habakkuk 3:11. This is not the only miracle in connection with the sun. See shadow going back (2 Kings 20:11 ;. Isaiah 38:8). Going down at noon (Amos 8:9). No more going down (Isaiah 60:20), Darkened (Isaiah 13:10; Ezekiel 32:7; Joel 2:10; Joel 2:31; Joel 3:13.Matthew 24:29; Revelation 6:12; Revelation 8:12; Revelation 9:2; Revelation 16:8). Miracle to be again performed (Luke 23:44; Luke 23:45). His motion described (Psalms 19:4-6).
upon. in, as in next line.