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Luke most likely refers the “seventy-two” disciples to the elders whom Moses assembled to assist him in leading and guiding the Israelites in their journey towards the promised land (Nm 11:16-25); they are composed of six representatives from each of the 12 tribes of Israel. To them, the Lord shares his spirit given to Moses: “I will also take some of the spirit that is on you and will confer it on them, that they may share the burden of the people with you” (Nm 11:17).
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