Psalm 78:31
The anger of God rose against them and killed some of their stoutest ones, and subdued the choice men of Israel.
Isaiah 10:16
That is why the Almighty Jehovah of Hosts will send a degenerative disease against brave men. A flame will be turned into a raging fire under his power.
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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 consumed his best young men, so his virgins were not given in marriage.