Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Subdues kingdoms - as David did (, etc.): also Gedeon subdued Midian, (Judges 7:1.)

Wrought righteousness - as Samuel did (; 1 Samuel 12:3; ; David, ).

Obtained promises - the prophets (); through them the promises were given (cf. ) (Bengel). Rather, 'obtained the fulfillment of promises' previously the object of their faith (; ). Not "the promises," which are still future (; ).

Stopped the mouths of lions (Daniel 6:22) - 'because he believed in his God.' Samson (), David (), Benaiah ().

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