Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:33

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33. subdued kingdoms —as David did ( 2 Samuel 8:1 , c.) so also Gideon subdued Midian ( Judges 7:1-25 ). wrought righteousness —as Samuel did ( 1 Samuel 8:9 ; 1 Samuel 12:3-23 ; 1 Samuel 15:33 ); and David ( 1 Samuel 15:33- : ). obtained promises —as "the prophets" ( 1 Samuel 15:33- : ) did; for through them the promises were given (compare 1 Samuel 15:33- : ) [BENGEL]. Rather, "obtained the fulfilment of promises," which had been previously the object of their faith ( Joshua 21:45 ; 1 Kings 8:56 ). Indeed, Gideon, Barak, c., also obtained the things which God promised. Not " the promises," which are still future ( Hebrews 11:13 Hebrews 11:39 ). stopped the mouths of lions —Note the words, "because he believed in his God." Also Samson ( Judges 14:6 ), David ( 1 Samuel 17:34-37 ), Benaiah ( 2 Samuel 23:20 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-34" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

• part_of pericope/per-heb-11-004

절 (explains)

bible-text/heb-11-33

Source

• source-manifest/jfb — Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)
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