subdued kingdoms The allusion is specially to the conquest of Canaan by Joshua, and to the victories of David (2 Samuel 5:17-25; 2 Samuel 21:15, &c.).

wrought righteousness The allusion is somewhat vague, but seems to refer to the justice of Judges and Kings (1 Samuel 12:3-4; 2Sa 8:15; 1 Chronicles 18:14, &c.), and perhaps especially to the Judgment of Solomon. "To execute judgment and justice" belonged especially to the Princes of Israel (Ezekiel 45:9).

obtained promises If we compare the expression with Hebrews 11:13; Hebrews 11:39, we see that the primary reference must be to temporal promises (see Joshua 21:43-45, &c.); but they also obtained at least a partial fruition of spiritual promises also.

stopped the mouths of lions Samson (Judges 14:5-6), David (1 Samuel 17:34-35), Daniel (Daniel 6:22), Benaiah (2 Samuel 23:20).

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