1 Maccabees 2:58

58 Elijah, because of great zeal for the law, was taken up into heaven.

1 Maccabees 2:58 In-Context

56 Caleb, because he testified in the assembly, received an inheritance in the land.
57 David, because he was merciful, inherited the throne of the kingdom forever.
58 Elijah, because of great zeal for the law, was taken up into heaven.
59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael believed and were saved from the flame.
60 Daniel, because of his innocence, was delivered from the mouth of the lions.
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