Who are the 24 Elders mentioned in the book of Revelation?

Question

Some say that they are the heads of the old testament tribes along with the new testament Apostles, but what do you think?

Answer 1

Revelation 4:4 declares, “Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.” The Book of Revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twenty-four elders represent. One possible view that they represent the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. Others view the twenty-four elders as "representatives" of believers from all of time. Still others believe the twenty-four elders to be angelic creatures of some sort - seraphim or cherubim. Whatever the case, it is impossible to be dogmatic. The Bible simply does not give us enough information about the identity of the twenty-four elders.

Answer 2

This is just my guessing. Those lucky 24 elders in heaven are the 12 Kings including prophet and priest of Old Testament like. 1. David, 2. Elijah, 3. Elisha. 4. Priest Samuel, 5.Noah, 6. Abraham, 7 Moises 8 Joshua 9 John the Baptist 10. Jacob 11. Samson 12. Job. ............... And the other 12 are the 12 Apostles of New Testament but instead if Judas Escariote will be Paul. So the total will be 24

Answer 3

John knew that priests were appointed to serve in the ancient tabernacle. So he may have been surprised at seeing what he describes here in Revelation: “And round about the throne there are twenty-four thrones, and upon these thrones I saw seated twenty-four elders dressed in white outer garments, and upon their heads golden crowns.” (Revelation 4:4) Yes, instead of priests, there are 24 elders, enthroned and crowned like kings. Who are these elders? They are none other than anointed ones of the Christian congregation, whom Jesus referred to as a "little flock" who are resurrected and occupying the heavenly position Jehovah promised them. How do we know that?
First of all, they are wearing crowns. The Bible speaks of anointed Christians as gaining ‘an incorruptible crown’ and attaining to an endless life—immortality. (1 Corinthians 9:25; 15:53, 54) But since these 24 elders are sitting on thrones, the golden crowns in this context represent royal authority. (Compare Revelation 6:2; 14:14.) This supports the conclusion that the 24 elders portray Jesus’ anointed footstep followers in their heavenly position, for Jesus made a covenant with them to sit on thrones in his Kingdom. (Luke 22:28-30) Only Jesus and these 24 elders—not even the angels—are described as ruling in heaven in Jehovah’s presence.
This harmonizes with the promise that Jesus made to the Laodicean congregation: “To the one that conquers I will grant to sit down with me on my throne.” (Revelation 3:21) But the heavenly assignment of the 24 elders is not limited to governmental rule. In the introduction to the book of Revelation, John said of Jesus: “He made us to be a kingdom, priests to his God and Father.” (Revelation 1:5, 6) These ones are both kings and priests. “They will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years.”—Revelation 20:6.
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Answer 4

possibly the the head of the 12 tribes and the 12 great Prophets.....

we won't really know until we get there.....

and it is NOT the 12 elders of the LDS or JW or etc.....

Answer 5

That represents the Old and New Testaments.I think Paul and Matthias might have to slug it out for that 24 th seat.

Answer 6

I know that answer. I'll not answer it now, because I would like to know who people thinks they are. I seriously doubt that any of the people can answer your question correctly. I doubt that any of the people can come close to answering your question correctly.
I have yet to meet anyone who knows that answer.
So far none of you know the answer.
The bible actually does give enough info to whom they are.

Answer 7

The Missionaries from our church are commonly called Elders.

That is the only name they go by.

This web page answers a lot of questions.

www.mormon.org

Answer 8

The 12 Apostles in the Old World and the 12 chosen by Christ on the American continent.

And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words unto Nephi, and to those who had been called, (now the number of them who had been called, and received power and authority to baptize, was twelve) and behold, he stretched forth his hand unto the multitude, and cried unto them, saying: Blessed are ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom I have chosen from among you to minister unto you, and to be your servants; and unto them I have given power that they may baptize you with water; and after that ye are baptized with water, behold, I will baptize you with fire and with the Holy Ghost; therefore blessed are ye if ye shall believe in me and be baptized, after that ye have seen me and know that I am.

Answer 9

I'm pretty sure crimmsonandclover may be one of them.