What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.