# Simon the Zealot #

## Facts: ##

Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.

* Simon is mentioned three times in the listing of Jesus' disciples, but little else is known about him.
* Simon was one of the Eleven who met to pray together in Jerusalem after Jesus went back up into heaven.
* The term "zealot" may mean that Simon was a member of "the Zealots" which were a Jewish religious party that was very zealous in its support of upholding the Law of Moses while strongly opposing the Roman government.
* Or, "zealot" may simply mean, "the zealous one," referring to Simon's religious zeal.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md) **·** [disciple](../kt/disciple.md) **·** [thetwelve](../kt/thetwelve.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 01:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/01/12)
* [Luke 06:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/06/14)
* [Mark 03:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/03/17)