The son of Alphæus and one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax-collector for the Romans, called “publican” in the AV. He left his office immediately when he was called by the Lord and entertained Him at a feast. No other incidents are recorded of him apart from the other apostles. He is universally believed to have written the gospel bearing his name (Matt. 9:9; Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). He is Galled LEVI in Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27,29.