Psalm 78:31
the anger of God rose against them, and he killed some of the stoutest of them, even the young men of Israel he caused to bow down [in death].
Isaiah 10:16
Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of hosts, will send leanness among his sturdy warriors, and a burning like [the] burning of fire will burn under his glory.
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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 his young men, and his young women were not praised.