Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

Answer

"And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided
some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." Heb. 11: 39,40.

For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
How many were saved in the ark?
What promise is made to the obedient?
How did the Israelites in the wilderness on the sixth day prepare for the Sabbath?
What is the first -symbol of Revelation 13:9?
What becomes of the living wicked when Christ comes?
By what name are those composing the family in heaven commonly known to us?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle