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.

What immediately followed this complete apostasy?
What reply did Moses make to the rulers?
What is first commanded in the Sabbath commandment?
Was the Sabbath designed to be a day for public worship?
Who is Lord of the Sabbath?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?
What is written on these gates?

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