Who was Zebedee in the Bible?

father of James and John, two disciples of Jesus

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The story of Zebedee

in Hebrew: זבדי

Zebedee was a fisherman from Galilee who was the father of two of Jesus' apostles, James and John. He was married to Salome, and they had two daughters, Mary and Martha. Zebedee was a successful businessman who owned his own fishing boat and employed other fishermen. He was a devout Jew and a follower of John the Baptist. Zebedee is best known for being the father of two of Jesus' apostles, James and John. He was present when Jesus called his sons to follow him and become "fishers of men". Zebedee was a supportive father and allowed his sons to follow Jesus. He was also present at the Transfiguration of Jesus and the raising of Jairus' daughter. Zebedee is remembered for his faith and his willingness to allow his sons to follow Jesus. He is an example of a devoted father who was willing to sacrifice his own desires for the sake of his children. He is also remembered for his commitment to his faith and his willingness to follow Jesus.

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How many times Zebedee was mentioned in the bible?

Zebedee appears 12 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Zebedee begins in the Bible?

Zebedee first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 21. Read the full chapter

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Zebedee was a fisherman from Galilee who was the father of two of Jesus' apostles, James and John. He was married to Salome, and they had two daughters, Mary and Martha. Zebedee was a successful businessman who owned his own fishing boat and employed other fishermen. He was a devout Jew and a follower of John the Baptist. Zebedee is best known for being the father of two of Jesus' apostles, James and John. He was present when Jesus called his sons to follow him and become "fishers of men". Zebedee was a supportive father and allowed his sons to follow Jesus. He was also present at the Transfiguration of Jesus and the raising of Jairus' daughter. Zebedee is remembered for his faith and his willingness to allow his sons to follow Jesus. He is an example of a devoted father who was willing to sacrifice his own desires for the sake of his children. He is also remembered for his commitment to his faith and his willingness to follow Jesus.

Zebedee was mentioned 12 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 21.

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