1 Maccabees 2:55-57
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
55 Joshua, for executing his commission,
became a judge in Israel.(A)
56 Caleb, for bearing witness before the assembly,
received an inheritance in the land.(B)
57 David, for his loyalty,
received as a heritage a throne of eternal kingship.(C)
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