# They cast lots for them

The apostles cast lots to decide between Joseph and Matthias.

# the lot fell to Matthias

The lot indicated that Matthias was the one to replace Judas.

# he was numbered with the eleven apostles

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the believers considered him to be an apostle with the other eleven" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

