1 Maccabees 2:57

57 David was made king and was given the promise that his descendants would always be kings because of his steadfast loyalty to God. ¹

1 Maccabees 2:57 In-Context

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.

58 Elijah, because of his great devotion to the Law, was taken up into heaven.

59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael were saved from the flames because they had faith.