1 Maccabees 2:58

58 Elijah was taken up into heaven because he had great zeal for the Law.

1 Maccabees 2:58 In-Context

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.

58 Elijah was taken up into heaven because he had great zeal for the Law.

59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael believed, and were rescued from the flame.

60 Daniel was delivered from the lions' mouths because of his innocence.