Joseph Barsabbas

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

🎤Also known as

Joseph

⭐Position held

Bishop

💀Date of death

100

Place of death

Eleutheropolis

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Summary

Joseph Barsabbas, also known as Justus, was one of two men proposed as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and committed suicide, according to the New Testament. He and Matthias were both considered for the role of the twelfth apostle, and it was decided through prayer and the casting of lots that Matthias would be chosen. Little else is known about Joseph Barsabbas, and he is not mentioned in the Bible after this event.

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How many times Joseph Barsabbas was mentioned in the bible?

Joseph Barsabbas appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Joseph Barsabbas begins in the Bible?

Joseph Barsabbas first mention in the bible is in the book of , chapter , verse . Read the full chapter

FAQ

Joseph Barsabbas, also known as Justus, was one of two men proposed as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and committed suicide, according to the New Testament. He and Matthias were both considered for the role of the twelfth apostle, and it was decided through prayer and the casting of lots that Matthias would be chosen. Little else is known about Joseph Barsabbas, and he is not mentioned in the Bible after this event.