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James (Zebedee)

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When

c. AD 27–44· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

Greek form of Jacob — "heel-grasper; supplanter" · Hebrew

About

Son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John the apostle, fisherman. With Peter and John he formed Jesus' inner circle — present at the Transfiguration, the healing of Jairus's daughter, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus nicknamed James and John 'Boanerges' meaning 'Sons of Thunder.' He was the first apostle to be martyred, beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I.

Relationships
BrotherJohn (apostle)Brother, apostle
FatherZebedeeFather, fisherman
TeacherJesusLord and teacher
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Matthew 4:21
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.Matthew 4:21, KJV
Matthew 17:1
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,Matthew 17:1, KJV
Mark 10:35
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.Mark 10:35, KJV
Acts 12:2
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.Acts 12:2, KJV

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