[11:33] 1 tn This probably refers to the righteous rule of David and others. But it could be more general and mean “did what was righteous.”
[11:33] 2 tn Grk “obtained promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves.
[11:33] sn Gained what was promised. They saw some of God’s promises fulfilled, even though the central promise remained unfulfilled until Christ came (cf. vv. 39-40).