Hebrews 11:34

"who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights how believers in the past demonstrated their faith by achieving remarkable spiritual victories. They conquered nations (subdued kingdoms), acted justly and righteously, claimed God's promises for themselves, and even faced and survived dangerous challenges like encounters with lions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 34. Quenched the violence of fire. As Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did, Da 3:15-26. Escaped the edge of the sword. As Elijah did when he fled from Ahab, 1 Ki 19:3; as Elisha did when he was delivered from the king of Syria, 2 Ki 6:16; and as David did when he fled from Saul. Out of weakness were made strong. Enabled to perform exploits beyond their natural strength, or raised up from a state of bodily infirmity, and invigorated for conflict. Such a case as that of Samson may be referred to, Jud 15:16; 16:26-30; or as that of Hezekiah, 2 Ki 20, who was restored from dangerous sickness by the immediate interposition of God. See Barnes "Isa 38". Waxed valiant in fight. Became valiant.

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