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The tribe of Joseph was replaced by Ephraim and Manasseh.

That gave us 13 tribes, but Dan is parted from Israel.

Jews are those that practice Phariseeism. That made Paul a Jew. Most Hebrews are presently nominally ‘christian’ and have never in time been in any way involved in Phariseeism, which is a product of the late second temple period. The House of Israel was dispersed by Shalmanesser long before Judah was taken to Babylon.

There are only 12 apostles; Mattias was never a real apostle, his selection was strictly disobedience, and Judas obviously was never given the Holy Spirit, since he fell on his sword (called “hanging” at that time).
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There are only 12 apostles; Mattias was never a real apostle, his selection was strictly disobedience, and Judas obviously was never given the Holy Spirit, since he fell on his sword (called “hanging” at that time)

Judas was an apostle and so was Matthias. Scripture doesn't say much about Matthias except that he was numbered with the eleven apostles. God's word is not careless in these things. You are assuming that since Paul makes the number twelve again that Matthias must be a mistake. It is not a coincidence that there are fourteen tribes and fourteen apostles mentioned in scripture. I do not know the significance here but I am convinced that these details are profitable for doctrine. The meaning of the numbers in scripture is a fascinating study. Jacob served fourteen years for his two wives.