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Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received an inheritance.
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David by his mercy obtained the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
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Elias, while he was full of zeal for the law, was taken up into heaven.
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Ananias and Azarias and Misael by believing, were delivered out of the flame.
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Daniel in his innocency was delivered out of the mouth of the lions.
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And thus consider through all generations: that none that trust in him fail in strength.
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And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung, and worms:
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To day he is lifted up, and to morrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his earth; and his thought is come to nothing.
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You therefore, my sons, take courage, and behave manfully in the law: for by it you shall be glorious.
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And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear to him always, and he shall be a father to you.
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And Judas Machabeus who is valiant and strong from his youth up, let him be the leader of your army, and he shall manage the war of the people.