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David wrote at 2009-03-21 16:17:44
I have wondered about this too. The Bible does not ascribe a specific tribal affiliation to any of the 12 disciples. Some speculate that Judas Iscariot was from the tribe of Dan, since the tribe of Dan is not listed in Rev. 7. However, this is pure speculation.
Yoanna wrote at 2010-10-08 03:26:48
While the 12 apostles came from a few tribes only and were not chosen 'one from each tribe', there's a scripture which states that each one of them will sit on his own throne in heaven and be assigned to judge one tribe of Israel. "Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have theretofore? And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel" Mt 19: 27-28
In addition, studies were done as to which apostle will judge which tribe. Blessings, Yoanna
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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