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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comJamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Hebrews 11:33 - 11:33
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subdued kingdoms - as David did (2Sa 8:1, etc.); so also Gideon subdued Midian (Jdg 7:1-25).
wrought righteousness - as Samuel did (1Sa 8:9; 1Sa 12:3-23; 1Sa 15:33); and David (2Sa 8:15).
obtained promises - as “the prophets” (Heb 11:32) did; for through them the promises were given (compare Dan 9:21) [Bengel]. Rather, “obtained the fulfillment of promises,” which had been previously the object of their faith (Jos 21:45; 1Ki 8:56). Indeed, Gideon, Barak, etc., also obtained the things which God promised. Not “the promises,” which are still future (Heb 11:13, Heb 11:39).
stopped the mouths of lions - Note the words, “because he believed in his God.” Also Samson (Jdg 14:6), David (1Sa 17:34-37), Benaiah (2Sa 23:20).