1 Maccabees 2:54-57 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

54. Phinehas, our ancestor, because of his burning devotion, was given the promise that his descendants would always be priests.

55. Joshua was made a judge in Israel because he obeyed the command of Moses.

56. Caleb brought back a good report to the community and was given a part of the land as a reward.

57. David was made king and was given the promise that his descendants would always be kings because of his steadfast loyalty to God.

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