1 Maccabees 2:50-60

50 Now, my children, show zeal for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of our fathers.

51 "Remember the deeds of the fathers, which they did in their generations; and receive great honor and an everlasting name.

52 Was not Abraham found faithful when tested, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness?

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

54 Phinehas our father, because he was deeply zealous, received the covenant of everlasting priesthood.

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

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

57 David, because he was merciful, inherited the throne of the kingdom for ever.

58 Elijah because of great zeal for the law was taken up into heaven.

59 Hannaniah, Azariah, and Mishael believed and were saved from the flame.

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