1 Maccabees 2:54

54 Our ancestor Phinehas received the covenant of everlasting priesthood because he was deeply zealous.

1 Maccabees 2:54 In-Context

52 Wasn't Abraham found faithful when he was tested, and it was considered righteousness?

53 Joseph kept the commandment in the time of his distress, and he became ruler of Egypt.

54 Our ancestor Phinehas received the covenant of everlasting priesthood because he was deeply zealous.

55 Joshua became a judge in Israel because he fulfilled the command.

56 Caleb received an inheritance in the land because he testified in the assembly.