Revelation 21:14

 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

·        The names of the tribes on the gates communicate the unity and heritage that the people of God have with Israel. God will never forget the tribes of Israel, even unto eternity. (DG)

·        As architects often have their names inscribed on their great works, so the names of the apostles shall be held in everlasting remembrance.  (JFB)

Genesis 49:28  All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father spoke to them.  And he blessed them; he blessed each one according to his own blessing.

Psalm 48:2  Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.