Melachim B 6:4

⁴ וַיֵּלֶךְ אִתָּם וַיָּבֹאוּ הַיַּרְדֵּנָה וַיִּגְזְרוּ הָעֵצִים׃

By Henry MacLagan

Verse 4. And therefore, having the Word with them, they descend to externals, and in that state claim merit to themselves for their good deeds.