Verse 39. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith. They were all commended and approved on account of their confidence in God. See Barnes |Heb 11:2|.
Received not the promise. That is, did not receive the fulfilment of the promise; or did not receive all that was promised. They all still looked forward to some future blessings. See Barnes |Heb 11:13|.
{*} |report| |an honourable testimony|