subdued] Judg. 4. & 6. & 15. & 16. 2 Samuel 8:1. Judg. 11. 2 Samuel 2:6.
righteousnesse] That is, that which was right in the sight of God.
promises] That is, the benefit and accomplishment of those particular promises, which were made unto them.
stopped the mouthes of the Lions] Judges 14:5. 1 Samuel 17:34. Daniel 6:22.