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26 [a](A)Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles.

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  1. 1:26 The need to replace Judas was probably dictated by the symbolism of the number twelve, recalling the twelve tribes of Israel. This symbolism also indicates that for Luke (see Lk 22:30) the Christian church is a reconstituted Israel.