1 Maccabees 2:55

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

1 Maccabees 2:55 In-Context

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.

57 David inherited the throne of the kingdom forever because he was merciful.