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Remember what our ancestors did and how much they accomplished in their day. Follow their example, and you will be rewarded with great glory and undying fame.
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Remember how Abraham put his trust in the Lord when he was tested and how the Lord was pleased with him and accepted him.
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Joseph, in his time of trouble, obeyed God's commands and became ruler over the land of Egypt.
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Phinehas, our ancestor, because of his burning devotion, was given the promise that his descendants would always be priests.
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Joshua was made a judge in Israel because he obeyed the command of Moses.