Overview
A sun-dial is an instrument that marks the passage of time by the position of the sun's shadow. In Scripture, the sun-dial of Ahaz appears as a miraculous sign when God extended King Hezekiah's life by fifteen years, demonstrating divine control over creation itself.
Key Scriptures
"Behold, I will make the shadow cast by the advancing sun on the dial of Ahaz go back ten steps." (Isaiah 38:8, ESV)
"And Isaiah the prophet cried to the LORD, and he brought the shadow back ten steps, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz." (2 Kings 20:11, ESV)
"This shall be the sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he has promised." (2 Kings 20:9, ESV)
Application
The sun-dial miracle reminds us that God's sovereignty extends over all of creation, and that He alone controls time and fulfills His promises to His people.