Next, we encounter the 24 thrones and the 24 elders surrounding the throne. My take on this (and many agree) is that these are representative of the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles. That does not mean that the elders ARE the 12 sons of Jacob and the 12 apostles. (Although, in Matthew 19:28 Jesus tells the Twelve that they will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. But, of course, Judas was one of the Twelve, but he would not be on one of the thrones since he did not pass into heaven at his death. Instead, another was chosen to take his place.) But they are icons, if you will, of both the Old Testament and the New. They represent the revelation of Jesus both before God became a man and afterward.
At any rate, these 24 elders are assembled to witness the saga that is about to unfold. And they represent the time before Christ’s incarnation and the time afterward.
At any rate, these 24 elders are assembled to witness the saga that is about to unfold. And they represent the time before Christ’s incarnation and the time afterward.
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