Psalm 78:31
the anger of God rose against them, and he killed the strongest of them and laid low the young men of Israel.
Isaiah 10:16
Therefore the Lord GOD of hosts will send wasting sickness among his stout warriors, and under his glory a burning will be kindled, like the burning of fire.
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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
Fire devoured their young men, and their young women had no marriage song.