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Zebedee

Facts:

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.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

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

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G2199

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Zebedee, Zebedee's