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Joshua, for fulfilling the word, was made a judge in Israel.
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Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received the heritage of the land.
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David, for being merciful, possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
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Elijah, for being zealous and fervent for the law, was taken up into heaven.
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Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael, by believing, were saved out of the flame.
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Daniel, for his innocency, was delivered from the mouth of lions.
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"And thus consider ye throughout all ages, that none who put their trust in Him shall be overcome.
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Fear not then the words of a sinful man, for his glory shall be dung and worms.
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Today he shall be lifted up and tomorrow he shall not be found, because he has returned into his dust, and his thought has come to nothing.
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Therefore, you my sons, be valiant and show yourselves men on the behalf of the law; for by it shall you obtain glory.
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"And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel. Give ear unto him always; he shall be a father unto you.