Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

1 Maccabees 2:57

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

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
David for being merciful possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
David for being merciful possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
David inherited the throne of a kingdom forever and ever for being merciful.
World English Bible
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