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 Phin´ehas 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.
58 Eli´jah for being zealous and fervent for the law was taken up into heaven.