53. Joseph, in the time of his anguish, kept the commandment, and he was made ruler of Egypt.
54. Phinehas our father, being zealous in the zeal of God, received the covenant of an eternal priesthood.
55. Jesus, since he fulfilled the word, was made a commander in Israel.
56. Caleb, since he testified in the assembly, received an inheritance.
57. David, in his mercy, obtained the throne of a kingdom for all generations.
58. Elijah, since he was zealous with a zeal for the law, was received into heaven.
59. Hananiah and Azariah and Mishael, by believing, were delivered from the flame.
60. Daniel, in his simplicity, was delivered from the mouth of the lions.
61. And so, consider that, through generation after generation of all those who trusted in him, none have failed in strength.
62. And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung and worms.
63. Today he is extolled, and tomorrow he will not be found, because he has returned into his earth and his thinking has perished.
64. Therefore, you sons, be strengthened and act manfully in the law. For by it, you shall become glorious.
65. And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel. Heed him always, and he will be a father to you.
66. And Judas Maccabeus, who has been strong and resourceful from his youth, let him be the leader of your militia, and he will manage the war of the people.
67. And you shall add to yourselves all who observe the law, and you shall claim the vindication of your people.
68. Render to the Gentiles their retribution, and pay attention to the precepts of the law."
69. And he blessed them, and he was added to his fathers.