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The Apostle Matthew, also known as Levi, was from the tribe of Levi. He was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve disciples of Jesus.

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Which of the twelve disciples where called Levi?

The Apostle Matthew


What was Matthew's old name in the Bible?

The Apostle Matthew was also called 'Levi.'


What was St. Matthew's occupation?

Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector for the Roman government before he became an apostle.


What job did St. Matthew have?

Before he became an apostle of Our Lord, Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector for the Roman government.He was a tax collector.


What was the occupation of the Apostle Saint Matthew?

Saint Matthew was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.


What tribe of Israel was Moses?

Moses was a descendant of the tribe of Levi (Moses was a Levite).


What was Saint Matthew's original name?

Matthew's name was Levi.


What is the other name of Levi?

I am unaware of any other name for Levi (meaning joined) in Scripture. He had 3 branches come out of his tribe though and perhaps this is what you are referring to. They are: Gershonites, Kohathites and the Merarites (Numbers 3).


Was Levi a priest and one of the twelve tribes of Israel?

No, Levi was not one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Levi was set apart for priestly duties and did not receive a portion of land like the other tribes. Instead, they were supposed to serve in the tabernacle and later in the temple.


Was king David a Levi?

No. King David was not from the tribe of Levi. He was from the tribe of Judah.


Why doesn't Levi and Joseph have a tribe?

They most certainly do. Their descendants are called the Tribe of Levi and the Tribe of Joseph.


Which tribe of israel looked after the religious aspects?

The priests came from the tribe of Levi with the Cohenim (High Priests) being the first born males of the Levim.