Psalm 78:31
The wrath of God rose against them
And killed some of the strongest of them,
And subdued the choice young men of Israel.
Isaiah 10:16
Therefore the Lord, the God of hosts, will send a wasting disease among the stout warriors of Assyria;
And under his glory a fire will be kindled like a burning flame.
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Summary
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
Chosen men
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Chosen men
Psalm 78:63
The fire [of war] devoured His young men,
And His [bereaved] virgins had no wedding songs.
The fire [of war] devoured His young men,
And His [bereaved] virgins had no wedding songs.