21. By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he bowed in worship while leaning on the top of his staff.
22. By faith Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the exodus of Bnei-Yisrael and gave instructions about his bones.
23. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was an extraordinary child and they were not afraid of the king’s decree.
24. By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
25. Instead he chose to suffer mistreatment along with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.
26. He considered the disgrace of Messiah as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt—because he was looking ahead to the reward.
27. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger—for he persevered as if seeing the One who is invisible.
28. By faith he kept the Passover and the smearing of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.
29. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as if on dry ground. When the Egyptians tried it, they were swallowed up.
30. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were circled for seven days.
31. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she welcomed the spies with shalom.
32. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets.
33. By faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
34. quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, and made foreign armies flee.
35. Women received their dead raised back to life; and others were tortured, after not accepting release, so they might obtain a better resurrection.
36. Others experienced the trial of mocking and scourging—yes, and even chains and prison.