1 Maccabees 2:54

54 Phinehas our father, in being zealous and fervent, obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.

1 Maccabees 2:54 In-Context

52 "Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness?

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

54 Phinehas our father, in being zealous and fervent, obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.

55 Joshua, for fulfilling the word, was made a judge in Israel.

56 Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received the heritage of the land.