In the seventh century B.C.E., three Hebrew servants of Jehovah were given clear evidence that God rewards faith and courage.
فَقَدْ جَمَعَ ٱلْمَلِكُ نَبُوخَذْنَصَّرُ ذَوِي ٱلْمَقَامَاتِ ٱلرَّفِيعَةِ فِي مَمْلَكَةِ بَابِلَ وَأَمَرَهُمْ أَنْ يَسْجُدُوا لِلتِّمْثَالِ ٱلذَّهَبِيِّ ٱلضَّخْمِ ٱلَّذِي صَنَعَهُ .‏