1 Maccabees 2:57

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

1 Maccabees 2:57 In-Context

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.

58 Elijah, for being zealous and fervent for the law, was taken up into heaven.

59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael, by believing, were saved out of the flame.