This is based in part on the vision in the book of Revelation of the 24 elders gathered around the throne of Christ, who are believed to represent the 12 patriarchs of Israel and the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ.
Hal ini sebagian berdasar pada visiun dalam kitab Wahyu kepada Yohanes di mana 24 tua-tua berkumpul di sekitar takhta Kristus, yang dipercaya mewakili 12 patriark Israel dan 12 rasul Yesus Kristus.