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Who wasn't amazed at the athletes who were competing in the name of the divine Law? Who wasn't astonished?
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The tyrant himself, along with all his political advisors, was amazed at their resistance,
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for which they now stand in front of God's throne and live a blessed life forever.
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Moses says, "All those who have set themselves apart for you are in your care."
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These people who have dedicated themselves to God are honored, therefore, not only with this privilege but also because they kept our enemies from ruling our nation.