Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

Answer

"And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided
some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." Heb. 11: 39,40.

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Whose voice had more weight with Saul than had the commandment of God?
What reason did Solomon give for urging all to fear God and keep His commandments?
To whom is the gospel the power of God unto salvation?
How are God's remnant people described?
How may we obtain eternal life?
Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle