1 Maccabees 2:55

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

1 Maccabees 2:55 In-Context

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.

57 David, for being merciful, possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.