Psalm 78:31

the heavy wrath of God came upon them, and slew the wealthiest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

Isaiah 10:16

Therefore shall the LORD of Hosts send him poverty in his riches, and burn up his power, as it were with a 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
The fire consumed their young men, and their maidens were not given in marriage.