Yes it was and then on the 4th day HE created lights in the sky. HE created a light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. The sun, moon and the stars placed in the sky were given also so that man could calculate times and seasons. Look at free documentary's online on flat earth. After studying and using my own eyes to look at horizons , the stars, moon and sun, along with historical evidence and the biblical account of Creation ,I know longer believe what the government told me about the world. To me they have taken the biblical account and turned it upside down. Making everything revolve around the sun, which is contrary to what the bible says and what scientists and historical artifacts claimed up until nasa.