Father of James and John • Life of Jesus
Zebedee was a Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John. His sons were working with him when Jesus called them to follow Him. Mark notes that hired servants were also present in Zebedee's boat.
Related: James son of Zebedee, John son of Zebedee
Scripture: Matthew 4:21-22, Matthew 10:2, Matthew 20:20, Mark 1:19-20, Mark 3:17, Mark 10:35