He selects Noah due to his righteousness and he issues a direct command to build an ark.

诺亚因为品行高尚，所以被上帝选中,上帝命令诺亚建造方舟。

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The interesting question is going to be whether you can prove a line of direct command.

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It is alleged the death squad was under the direct command of the Peruvian president.

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In nineteen years as an army officer, he had never lost a soldier under his direct command.

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