Charles Spurgeon Commentary Hebrews 11:33

"who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions," — Hebrews 11:33 (ASV)

Obtained promises—

Which, by being put in this connection, seems to be as blessed a thing as working righteousness.

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness,

Is that as great an exploit as subduing kingdoms? Yes, indeed it is; to have, by faith, preserved a holy character, in such a world of temptation as this, is a far grander achievement than to have conquered any number of kingdoms by force of arms.