1 Maccabees 2:54

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

1 Maccabees 2:54 In-Context

52 Remember how Abraham put his trust in the Lord when he was tested and how the Lord was pleased with him and accepted him.

53 Joseph, in his time of trouble, obeyed God's commands and became ruler over the land of Egypt.

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.