Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
The heavens
Because
General references
Bible References
The heavens
Matthew 27:45
Now from noon there was darkness over the whole country until three o'clock.
Mark 15:33
At noon darkness spread over the whole country, and lasted until three in the afternoon.
Luke 23:44
It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole country, and lasted until three in the afternoon,
Revelation 6:12
When he broke the sixth seal I saw that there was a great earthquake. The sun turned black as sackcloth; the full moon became like blood;
Because
Ephesians 1:9
He has given us perfect insight into his secret purpose and understanding of it, in following out the design he planned to carry out in Christ,
Hebrews 7:21
for God took no oath in appointing the old priests, but he made oath to his appointment, when he said to him, "The Lord has sworn it and he will not change; You are a priest forever!"
General references
Mark 13:24
But in those days, when that misery is over, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not shed its light