How do we know God created darkness?

According to Scripture, God is the creator of all things, which includes both light and darkness. The act of creation in Genesis clearly indicates that God made light 'and there was light,' while darkness was present as part of His creation for a divine purpose (Genesis 1:1-3). This reflects God's sovereignty and the intentionality behind the existence of darkness, which serves to highlight the brilliance of His light and glory. Darkness accentuates the majesty of God, as it can only exist in contrast to His perfect and holy light. Therefore, understanding God as the creator of darkness reaffirms His overall sovereignty and purposeful design within creation.