The last pole shift was most likely 25,623 years ago, or even further back.

Many bible scholars believe, however, that there was a slight pole shift during a battle against the heathen, where Joshua asked for more daylight. However, the sun was said there to stop in its place, not change in its direction. So it refers to the planet's crust being slowed down, or an angel standing in for the sun.

I don't think the earth just stopped, I can't imagine there would be anyone left alive after such an event.