Where is James (Son of Zebedee) mentioned in the Bible?

James (Son of Zebedee) is mentioned in Mark 1:19, Mark 1:29, Mark 3:17.

Who was James (Son of Zebedee) in the Bible?

The Time of Jesus · ~4 BC–AD 33New Testament

Apostle, son of Zebedee

James (Son of Zebedee) is a man named in the Bible, son of Zebedee and Mother of Zebedees children. Scripture references James (Son of Zebedee) in 18 verses (chiefly Mark, Luke, Matthew).

🤯 What might James (Son of Zebedee) have looked like?

A first-century man of Roman Judea or Galilee — most likely olive-skinned, dark-haired and bearded, in an ankle-length woven tunic with an outer cloak and sandals.

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James (Son of Zebedee)'s family

Father: Zebedee
Mother: Mother of Zebedees children

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Verses that mention James (Son of Zebedee)

Mark 1:19Mark 1:29Mark 3:17Mark 5:37Mark 9:2Mark 10:35

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