Matthew, one of the twelve apostles Matthew [N] [H] [S] gift of God, a common Jewish name after the Exile. He was the son of Alphaeus, and was a publican or tax-gatherer at Capernaum. On one occasion Jesus, coming up from the side of the lake, passed the custom-house where Matthew was seated, and said to him, "Follow me." Matthew arose and followed him, and became his disciple ( Matthew 9:9 ). Formerly... View Details
Jesus or Joshua, the name of the Messiah, also three other Isr.