because God had us in mind and had something better for us, so that they [these men and women of authentic faith] would not be made perfect [that is, completed in Him] apart from us.

“Their quiver is [filled with the dead] like an open grave;
They are all mighty men [heroes of their nation].

“How can you say, ‘We are great warriors
And valiant men in war?’

Once You spoke in a vision to Your godly ones,
And said, “I have given help to one who is mighty [giving him the power to be a champion for Israel];
I have exalted one chosen from the people.

These are the names of the mighty men (warriors) whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, also called Adino the Eznite (spear) because of the eight hundred men killed [by him] at one time.

Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty [heroes] with him,

Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are heroes at drinking wine
And men of strength in mixing intoxicating drinks,