Twelve See also Apostle; Disciple; Israel parable of man with twelve sons, D&C 38:26. nobleman tells servants to plant twelve olive trees, D&C 101:44. high council to consist of twelve high priests, D&C 102:1 (107:37). presidency of council has power to call twelve high priests as counselors, D&C 107:79. twelve counselors to assist council in trying President, D&C 107:82. president to preside over twelve deacons, D&C 107:85.