The replacement of Judas Iscariot was necessary because the

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A. death of Judas Iscariot was premature
B. twelve disciples represented the twelve tribes of Israel
C. prophesies of the scripture needed to be fulfilled
D. status quo of the twelve must be maintained

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

According to Acts 1:15-26, the replacement of Judas Iscariot was necessary to fulfil the Scriptures. The disciples believed that it was in line with the prophetic writings of the Old Testament, particularly Psalms 69:25 and 109:8, which were quoted in Acts 1:20 (RSV):

20 For it is written in the book of Psalms,

‘Let his habitation become desolate,
and let there be no one to live in it’;

and

‘His office let another take.’

These passages were interpreted as foretelling the need for another to replace Judas among the apostles.

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