Zebedee

Definition

Zebedee was a fisherman from Galilee who is known because of his sons, James and John, who were Jesus’ disciples. They are often identified in the New Testament as the “sons of Zebedee.”

• Zebedee’s sons were also fishermen and worked with him to catch fish.
• James and John quit their fishing work with their father Zebedee and left to go follow Jesus.

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(See also: disciple, fishermen, James (son of Zebedee), John (the apostle))

Bible References

• John 21:1-3
• Luke 5:8-11
• Mark 1:19-20
• Matthew 4:21-22
• Matthew 20:20
• Matthew 26:36-38

Word Data

• Strong’s: G21990