Tribal Affiliations of the Disciples

By August Isley  (c) 2025

The traditionally recognized disciples of Jesus, also known as the twelve apostles, are:

1. Peter (Simon) - Tribe of Judah
2. Andrew - Tribe of Judah
3. James (son of Zebedee) - Tribe of Judah
4. John (son of Zebedee) - Tribe of Judah
5. Philip - Tribe of Judah
6. Bartholomew (Nathanael) - Tribe of Judah
7. Matthew (Levi) - Tribe of Levi
8. Thomas (Didymus) - Tribe of Judah
9. James (son of Alphaeus) - Tribe of Judah
10. Thaddaeus (Judas, son of James) - Tribe of Judah
11. Simon the Zealot - Tribe of Judah
12. Judas Iscariot - Tribe of Judah

It's important to note that the specific tribal affiliations of the apostles are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and the above associations are based on traditional beliefs and interpretations.