commanded

Genesis 1:5
God called the light "day, " and the darkness He called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning--the first day.

Psalm 74:16
The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun.

Psalm 136:7, 8
He made the great lights--His loving devotion endures forever. . . .

Psalm 148:3-5
Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. . . .

since

Job 38:4, 21
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. . . .

Job 8:9
For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.

Job 15:7
Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?

the dayspring

Luke 1:78
because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

2 Peter 1:19
We also have the message of the prophets, which has been confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to this message, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.