Zebedee

Mary Levi of Salome

Father	Saint Joachim Ben Levi,   b. Abt 58 BC
Relationship	natural
Mother	Saint Anne
Relationship	natural
Family	Zebedee
Children	1. James the Great   2. John the Evangelist

James the Great

Father	Zebedee
Relationship	natural
Mother	Mary Levi of Salome
Relationship	natural

John the Evangelist

Father	Zebedee
Relationship	natural
Mother	Mary Levi of Salome
Relationship	natural

• Name	Zebedee
  Gender	Male
  Category	Famous Christians
  Origins
  Notes	Zebedee, according to all four Canonical Gospels, was the father of James and John, two disciples of Jesus. He was a fisherman, and his sons, James and John, played significant roles in the ministry of Jesus. Let’s delve into the details of Zebedee’s life: Family Ties: Zebedee was married to Salome. The gospels suggest that Salome was also the mother of James and John. In Mark 15:40, the women present at the crucifixion are mentioned as “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and Salome.” Matthew 27:56 refers to “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.” The Catholic Encyclopedia concludes that the Salome mentioned in Mark is likely identical to the mother of Zebedee’s sons in Matthew1. Fisherman and Wealth: Zebedee was presumably a fisherman, “probably of some means.” Although named several times in the gospels, he actually appears only in Matthew 4:21-22 and Mark 1:19–20. In Mark, Zebedee is left in the boat with the “hired men,” implying that the family had some wealth. Etymology: The name given in the Gospels, Ζεβεδαῖος (Zebedaîos), is likely a transliteration of the Hebrew name Zəḇaḏyâ. The name can be interpreted as “Yahweh (or the Lord) has bestowed,” “abundant,” or “my gift” . Veneration: Zebedee is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. His feast day is March 151. Zebedee’s role as a father and fisherman intersected with the unfolding events of Jesus’ ministry, making him an integral part of the disciples’ journey.
  Person ID	I89817	ktree
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

  Family	Mary Levi of Salome
  Children	1. James the Great  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. John the Evangelist  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F60381	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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