The writer of Hebrews continues to describe the past leaders of God's people and their faith in God's promises.
## Indeed ##
"Actually" or "For sure" or "Pay attention to this:"
## heavenly one ##
"heavenly country" or "country in heaven"
## God is not ashamed to be called their God ##
AT: "God is happy to have them call him their God" or "...to have others say of them that he is...." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])