Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if i tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthan… 33 who by faith… 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.